Indirect Buyer

ABB
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:
Procurement & Logistics Team Lead
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Your role and responsibilities
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 identifying new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team.
The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid
This role is contributing to the ELSP in San Luis Potosi, SLP ,MX Main stakeholders are America's users in teams as: Production, Real State, IS, Services, Facilities, Indirect Materials, Warehouse, Marketing, Finance, HR, etc.
Global relocation/LTA support will not be considered for this position.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Our team dynamics
You will join a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team where you will have the opportunity to thrive and grow your purchasing expertise while contributing to our regional operations success.
Qualifications for the role
Benefits
We also offer our employees the following benefits:
More about us
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. We work in Electrical equipment, robotics, power, and automation technology areas.
The Indirect material and Services (IM&S) division is committed to procure the best suppliers for our internal stakeholders with compliance of the global purchasing process in ABB and operational excellence across the Americas Central region.
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.
This position reports to:
Procurement & Logistics Team Lead
__
Your role and responsibilities
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 identifying new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team.
The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid
This role is contributing to the ELSP in San Luis Potosi, SLP ,MX Main stakeholders are America's users in teams as: Production, Real State, IS, Services, Facilities, Indirect Materials, Warehouse, Marketing, Finance, HR, etc.
Global relocation/LTA support will not be considered for this position.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Initiating Purchase Orders in the system according to purchase requisitions and standard procedures, confirming delivery with suppliers, monitoring and tracking supplier performance to PO requirements
- Negotiating agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renewing price lists, terms and conditions
- Recommending frame agreements to management and executing upon approval
- Analyzing and evaluating bids to determine optimal value and drive savings for IM&S in the AMC region
- Supporting past due invoice resolution with the Payables team, suppliers and internal stakeholders, managing purchase requisitions conversion to Purchase Orders in SAP, and new supplier onboarding in Ariba systems
- Supporting strategies from the business and sourcing team, and participating in internal and external audits of IM&S operations processes
Our team dynamics
You will join a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team where you will have the opportunity to thrive and grow your purchasing expertise while contributing to our regional operations success.
Qualifications for the role
- You have 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing operations, or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- You are highly skilled in SAP and Ariba systems with demonstrated proficiency in purchase order management and supplier relationship tools
- You possess advanced knowledge of purchasing processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management best practices
- You are passionate about analytical thinking, problem-solving, and continuous process improvement (report analysis in Excel)
- You demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and with external suppliers
- You are fluent in English and Spanish; additional languages are a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Industrial engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
Benefits
We also offer our employees the following benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flex days
- Employee Assistance Program (PAE)
- Development platforms: Spark, Harvard Manager Mentor and English Learning EF English Live School (EF)
- Paid parental leave
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Health insurance
- Wellbeing program
More about us
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. We work in Electrical equipment, robotics, power, and automation technology areas.
The Indirect material and Services (IM&S) division is committed to procure the best suppliers for our internal stakeholders with compliance of the global purchasing process in ABB and operational excellence across the Americas Central region.
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.
JOB SUMMARY
Indirect Buyer

ABB
San Luis Potosi
4 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Indirect Buyer