Operational Buyer

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.

This position reports to

Supply Operations Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for operational purchasing activities in Drive Products division in Finland, ensuring optimal material flow from our global suppliers to our Helsinki Pitäjänmäki factory production lines. You will work closely together with production planning and the supply chain management team to make sure material needs are clearly understood by suppliers and by supplier responsible persons. The work model for the role is: #LI-hybrid You will be mainly accountable for: •Initiate purchase orders in the ERP system & confirm delivery with suppliers •Monitor material availability and proactively take necessary actions in closing possible gaps •Track supplier performance to purchase order requirements •Oversee supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolve performance issues together with supplier responsible persons •Ensure that all purchasing activities align with corporate policies and procedures, e.g., correct goods received/invoice received discrepancies •Function as the key contact person between procurement and production teams

Qualifications for the role

• Previous experience of working in supply chain management or in operations
• Proficient in MS Office suite, especially Excel
• Understanding of direct procurement activities and practices, as well as experience from ERP sys-tems (e.g. SAP ECC) is considered as an advantage
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in suitable field
• Fluency in Finnish and English

More about us

ABB Drive Products is a technology leader serving industries, infrastructure and machine builders with world-class drives. With our products, global scale and local presence, we help our customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We all together make the difference for our customers every day. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory. Our culture and benefits reflect our values: courage, care, curiosity and collaboration. The most appreciated benefits according to our personnel are at the moment e.g. an annual performance bonus, employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities, bicycle and other wellbeing and family benefits. For more information, please contact Supply Operations Manager Ville-Pietari Louhiala tel +358503325040, available 19th of June 14:30-17:00, 25th of June 14:30-17:00 and 2nd of July 14:30-17:00 (GMT+3). Interested in joining the crew? Please apply for the position by 7th of July 2024. We look forward to receiving your application. Please note that we will start interviews already in the application period.