*commodity buyer - metals and plastics*:
*take your next career step at abb with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.
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support the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of procurement practice approved activities.
executes assigned activities based on the standard procedures.
*this position reports to*:
procurement & logistics manager
*your responsibilities*:
- purchasing materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule and terms, negotiating with main suppliers and periodically renewing price lists, terms, and conditions.
- choosing appropriate suppliers (focusing on quality, delivery, cost and sustainability) in accordance with company policies.
- initiating purchase orders according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures.
- overseeing supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolving performance issues.
- identifying and qualifying new suppliers together with supplier quality and engineering specialists.
- aligning supplier orders with customer requirements in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price.
*your background*:
- 3 years of experience in procurement and sourcing.
- sound knowledge of dealing with international direct materials suppliers.
- knowledge of sap.
- a solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills.
- bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business administration, international trade or related.
- advanced level of english.
*more about us*: