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**Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation** Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking a Buyer for its Bland, Virginia location. This role is responsible for timely and cost-effective acquisition of quality materials, supplies and resources. It also includes coordinating with associated groups and leading the resolution of purchasing problems. Under specific direction, procure goods and services typically involving minor financial commitments and little technical complexity. Assist with negotiations and prepare associated documents relative to finalizing agreements.
**Your responsibilities**
* Request supplier quotations, prepare bid tabulations and select lowest qualified bid
* Aid in negotiating with suppliers to obtain best terms and conditions for the Company
* Issue purchase orders and supplements in accordance with established policies and procedures
* Enforce terms and conditions of purchase orders, and compliance with legal requirements and Company policy
* Resolve non-conformance issues, back-charges and claims in a timely manner to minimize the Company's exposure. Review questionable situations with other groups to ensure customer satisfaction.
* Strive for continuous improvement in such matters as cycle time, on time delivery, cost and quality
* Maintain supplier qualifications and associated supply management databases
**Your background**
* Bachelors degree and up to 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree and 2 or more years of relevant experience
* Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi ABB Power Grids in the United States
* 4 or more years of experience in a buyer role is preferred
* Bachelor's Degree in business or related field and 2 or more years of experience in a purchasing or buyer role preferred
* SAP Experience preferred
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com Hitachi ABB Power Grids is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: v/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi ABB Power Grids career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling a Hitachi ABB Power Grids HR Representative at 1-888-###-#### or by sending an email to: ...@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-NAM1
**Publication date**
2021-12-30
**Reference Number**
US52011146_E4
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