Senior Buyer- EMS Services & Embedded Solutions, B&R Automation

Take your next career step at B&R – a member of the ABB Group – with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At B&R – a member of the ABB Group, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences. Join the automation team at B&R- a member of the ABB Group.

This position reports to

Head of Sourcing Electronics

Your role and responsibilities

• Independent assumption of the timely, quality and cost-oriented procurement of products/services of the assigned product groups • Obtaining quotations and handling complaints • Independent comparison of offers, selection of suitable suppliers • Independent order scheduling and monitoring of delivery dates • Price negotiations with suppliers • Analysis of relevant procurement markets • Master data maintenance • Creation of statistics and reports

Qualifications for the role

• Completed commercial/technical education (e.g. HAK/HTL, Uni/FH)
• Relevant professional experience in international purchasing
• Market knowledge and experience in the field of embedded products or EMS services is an advantage
• Confident handling of MS Office applications, experience with SAP module MM desirable
• Very good knowledge of German and English
• Team-oriented personality with strong negotiating skills
• Enjoy a varied job with a high degree of personal responsibility and hands-on mentality

More about us

At B&R – a member of the ABB Group, you can expect an exciting and challenging job with an individually tailored introductory training. You will work in agile teams where you have the opportunity to actively contribute and drive ideas forward. Our flexible work models (e.g. flextime, hybrid) offer you an optimal work-life balance. Our unique B&R spirit is characterized by appreciation, communication at eye level and an informal work culture. We offer you customized training and development programs as well as exciting development opportunities within the company. Numerous other B&R benefits (Parental Leave Program, Employee Assistance Program and many more) round off our offer. In order to comply with legal regulations, we refer to the minimum salary of the collective agreement of the electrical and electronics industry of 3 665,31 € gross/month. There is a clear willingness to overpay, depending on qualifications and experience. ABB's Machine Automation Division, also known to our customers as B&R, is an innovative automation company headquartered in Austria with additional offices around the world. B&R became part of ABB's Robotics & Discrete Automation division in 2017 and, together with the ABB Robotics division, employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries. As a leading global provider of automation solutions, B&R develops, produces and sells industrial electronics, software solutions and mechatronic solutions as well as technologies for machine and factory automation. Since 2020, B&R's automation portfolio has also included Codian brand delta robots. With its innovative solutions, B&R sets new standards and consistently exceeds its customers' expectations. We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate