Sourcing Buyer - Mechanical

About the role

In this role, you will purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and terms. You will ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures and identify new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team. This onsite position contributes to the EL Services division in Florence, SC.

Responsibilities

• Initiate Purchase Orders in the system according to purchase requisitions and standard procedures, confirm delivery with suppliers, and monitor and track supplier performance to PO requirements.
• Negotiate agreements with main suppliers and periodically renew price lists and terms and conditions.
• Recommend frame agreements to management and execute upon approval.
• Analyze and evaluate bids to determine the optimal value.

You will join a dynamic, talented, and high-performing team where you can thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or technical field plus a minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or related business, or
• Associate degree plus a minimum of 5 years of experience, or
• High School diploma/GED plus a minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• SAP or ERP experience required.
• Knowledge of ABB initiatives related to SAP Ariba and CFIN/FTP.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Must already have work authorization that permits employment for ABB in the US.

About ABB

ABB’s Service Division partners with customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability, and sustainability of electrical products and installations. The division’s service portfolio includes product care, modernization, and advisory services to enhance performance, extend equipment lifetime, and deliver operational and sustainable efficiency. We help customers keep resources in use for as long as possible, extracting maximum value, and then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of their useful life.

Benefits

We empower you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, energy, and ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Your work will create impact you can see and feel every day.