Buyer – Electrification

About the role

ABB is hiring a Buyer for its Electrification business area in Bella Vista, Tucumán, Argentina. The position reports to the Procurement Manager and works onsite. The buyer purchases materials according to technical specifications, price, delivery schedule and terms, while keeping purchasing aligned with corporate policies.

Key responsibilities

• Purchase materials according to technical specifications, price, delivery schedule and terms, ensuring compliance with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.
• Initiate purchase orders in the system according to purchase requisitions, confirm deliveries with suppliers and track supplier performance against PO requirements.
• Negotiate agreements with main suppliers and periodically renew price lists and terms and conditions.
• Recommend frame agreements to management and execute them once approved.
• Analyze and evaluate bids to determine the optimal value.
• Identify new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering or Economic Sciences (advanced student or recent graduate).
• 1-3 years of experience in procurement, working with suppliers and managing purchasing processes.
• Ability to communicate in English at an intermediate level.
• Passion for teamwork and customer service, with a service-oriented approach.

Required skills

• Highly skilled in SAP, Excel and Power BI.
• Analytical and negotiation skills.