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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 Senior Buyer for its Transformer Service organization. This position can be located in various US locations, with a telecommute option for remote candidates. This role is responsible for providing support to the wider business by ensuring that all purchasing activities align with corporate policies and procedures.
**Your responsibilities**
* Purchasing materials on behalf of the Business according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule and terms
* Initiating purchase orders according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures
* Negotiating agreements with main suppliers and periodically renewing price lists, terms, and conditions
* Supporting the bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information
* Overseeing supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolving performance issues
* Identifying and qualifying new suppliers in cooperation with Supplier Quality and Engineering specialists
* Aligning supplier orders with customer requirements in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability, and price
**Your background**
* Bachelor's Degree in business or related field and 2+ years of experience in a purchasing or related role
* Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi ABB Power Grids in the US
* A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, and strong communication skills
* Demonstrated experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
* Knowledge of SAP is preferable
* Good coordinating skills to handle multiple logistics responsibilities
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. #NAM1
**Publication date**
2021-09-07
**Reference Number**
US51987569_E4
Location South Boston, Virginia, USA Basic Info Job type Full-Time Contract Regular/Permanent **Benefits**
* Retirement plan
* Life insurance
* Medical insurance
* Disability insurance
* Wellbeing program
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