Position Profile:

The Sr. Buyer/ Network is responsible for the procurement management of network initiatives related within the ABB Business Unit. In this role you will contribute to building the procurement strategy with category managers for their respective category, engage with the suppliers for RFx by negotiating terms and implementing contracts, steer supplier performance through the use of best-in-class practices such as periodic performance reviews and audits and will be the primary liaison between  BU Field Engineering and Procurement Teams. This position reports to the Director of Procurement.

Responsibilities:

•        Work with other internal and external Stakeholders in meeting deadlines and objectives

•        Understand and challenge and the needs of the business unit

•        Complete spend and cost data analysis to drive potential cost reduction opportunities

•        Submit requests for information (RFI) to suppliers that present the potential to accommodate the needs of the business

•        Create requests for proposal (RFP) and send them to short-listed suppliers that expressed both the interest and capability of meeting the business requirements

•        Communicate with the supplier to ensure all necessary terms are included in the contract draft (price, quality, payment & delivery terms etc.)

•        Collaborate with the Contract specialist to review the clauses in the contract

•        Schedule periodic performance reviews with the supplier

•        Define objectives to ensure a clear path to success with supplier, aligned with Procurement Excellence Supplier Performance Management (SPM) framework

•        Plan and implement corrective actions and escalate matters that prevent progress in a timely manner

•        Conduct yearly reporting and feedback