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Senior Buyer, Cable Management ProductsABB • Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Senior Buyer, Cable Management Products

Senior Buyer, Cable Management Products

ABB • Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:
Unit Manager

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Job Summary
In this role, you will have the opportunity to purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and terms. Each day, you will ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by executing purchasing strategies and identifying new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

What's in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

- Work model: Onsite at our Coleshill location
  • Executes projects & programs to drive improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and working capital (payment terms, lead times, order quantities and purchased material inventory), in accordance with group/business procurement guidelines and manufacturing unit objectives.
  • Negotiating agreements with main suppliers and periodically renews price lists and terms and conditions.
  • Ensuring technical, commercial and regulatory requirements are captured and met
  • Manage supplier performance, quality, delivery and risk
  • Manage RFQ packages and supplier selection
  • Analysing and evaluating bids to determine the optimal value
  • Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Ensure Purchase Orders process is aligned with corporate policies and procedures, providing proper monitoring, and tracking supplier performance to PO requirements.
  • Tracks the procurement processes and activities and creates and updates reports, as required, following the ABB standards.
  • Manage and support the activities of one team member, ensuring objectives and deadlines are achieved.

Qualifications for the Role
  • Procurement experience within a manufacturing and/or engineering environment
  • Previous people management or supervisory experience, with the ability to lead, coach and develop team members
  • Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience delivering cost reduction and continuous improvement programmes
  • Commercially minded with excellent negotiation skills
  • Comfortable working closely with engineers and technical teams
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems
  • CIPS qualification (or working towards) is an advantage

Benefits

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.
  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Competitive contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
  • Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Generous employee referral scheme

For the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation's dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

More about us

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts) helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division's products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap® cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems® protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold™ reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac™ distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant™ full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. #RunWhatRunstheWorld.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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