Buyer

ABB

  • Pointe-Claire, QC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the worldThis Position reports to: Purchasing and Materials ManagerYou will be an essential member of the Purchasing and Logistics team at our Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada plant, reporting to our Installation Products division. We manufacture plastic injection-molded components related to the electrical field. Reporting to the Procurement Service Manager, you will support the company as a whole by ensuring that all purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.Your Role: Take on the Challenge
  • Purchase materials on behalf of the company, in accordance with required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and defined conditions.
  • Monitor material purchases based on production needs.
  • Initiate orders according to purchasing requirements and in compliance with procedures.
  • Perform material management analyses to keep required information up to date in our ERP system (inventory levels, prices, minimum quantities, delivery times, etc.).
  • Coordinate the supply and system aspects of new product introductions, in collaboration with the product engineering team and the manufacturer.
  • Ensure effective communication with suppliers, partners, and stakeholders via email, phone, and in person, to maintain strong and strategic relationships with key industry players.
  • Analyze supplier performance and the quality of products/services offered, using advanced analytical skills to guide purchasing decisions.
  • Verify and correct goods receipts, ensuring consistency between purchase orders, delivery notes, and received products, in close collaboration with the logistics department.
  • Analyze and adjust supplier invoices, identifying discrepancies and working with the logistics department to resolve anomalies.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and the accounting department to ensure smooth and accurate processing of payments and claims.
  • Work with planning and sales teams to adjust forecasts in real time and optimize procurement decisions.
What it takes to run what runs the world
  • Post-secondary diploma in procurement, operations management, administration, or any other relevant field.
  • Over 2 years of experience as a buyer in the manufacturing sector.
  • Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, ideally on an AS400 platform.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Outlook).
  • A collaborative, solution-oriented attitude and strong communication skills.
  • Bilingual in spoken and written French and English. French is required. English is also required to regularly communicate with clients outside of Quebec.
Why ABB?We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.#ABBCareers#RunwithABB#RunwhatrunstheworldABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups:WomenIndigenous peoplesMembers of visible minoritiesPersons with disabilitiesABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.

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