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As a buyer, you will be playing a vital role in the procurement and logistics team in Business Area (BA) Function Operations, Quality and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) within Robotics and Discrete Automation Auburn Hills, Michigan. In this role you will be playing a vital role in the procurement team supporting our Industries business line. Project Procurement consists of the timely and cost effective acquisition of quality materials, supplies and resources necessary. It also includes coordinating with associated groups and leading the resolution of purchasing problemsYour 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 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 priceYour background

A Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related focus and a minimum of 8 years experience in Supply Chain as a buyer, preferable in project based procurement Demonstrated experience working with enterprise resource planning and standard operating procedures Previous experience with projects with strong negotiation skills Knowledge of supply base supporting robotics, automation, conveyors, welding applications Knowledge of SAP and MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) Knowledge of suppliers; welding/cutting, conveyors, installation, programming are a plus Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the USMore about us ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation is a pioneer in robotics, machine automation and digital services, providing innovative solutions for a diverse range of industries, from automotive to electronics to logistics. As one of the world's leading robotics and machine automation suppliers, we have shipped over 500,000 robot solutions. We help our customers of all sizes to increase productivity, flexibility and simplicity and to improve output quality. We support their transition towards the connected and collaborative factory of the future. ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries. www.abb.com/robotics We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader10_2