Strategic Buyer – Electronics

ABB

  • Eggelsberg, Oberösterreich
  • € 4.342 pro Monat
  • Unbefristet
  • Vollzeit
  • 7 Tage her
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 world.This Position reports to: Head of Sourcing ElectronicsYour Role: Own the ChallengeAs a Strategic Buyer in the field of Electronics, you will be responsible for the procurement and further development of electronic components. The focus will be on cost optimization, innovation, and international collaboration to ensure a reliable and future-oriented supply chain.
  • Cost and Risk Management: Optimization of Total Cost of Ownership, ensuring supplier performance, as well as risk analysis and risk management for electronic components.
  • Supplier Management: Selection, classification, and further development of suppliers in the electronics sector, as well as leading complex contract negotiations and professional contract management.
  • Market and Technology Analysis: Proactive monitoring of the electronics market, evaluation of new technologies and products, as well as escalation management.
  • Global Collaboration & Reporting: Strategic cooperation with international ABB category teams for Electronics, supported by data analysis, controlling, and reporting.
What it takes to Run what runs the world
  • Completed commercial-technical education (e.g. Industrial Engineering)
  • Several years of relevant professional experience in international procurement
  • Market knowledge and experience in the field of electronic components (semiconductors, embedded products, etc.) desired
  • Proficient in MS Office applications, experience with SAP MM module is an advantage
  • Excellent German and English skills
  • Diplomatic and assertive personality with strong negotiation skills
  • Enjoyment of a varied role with a high degree of personal responsibility and a hands-on mentality
Why join our company?
  • Work-Life Balance – Flexible working models, including flextime and hybrid options, to support your personal and professional life.
  • Health & Well-being – Access to various health measures, a Global Employee Assistance Program, and a gender-neutral parental leave policy.
  • Financial Perks – Participation in the Global Employee Shareholder Acquisition Program (ESAP) and meal allowances.
  • Career Growth – Extensive training opportunities and structured development programs to help you advance.
  • Inclusive Culture – A dynamic, international work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
In accordance with the collective agreement for the electrical and electronics industry in Austria, the minimum salary for this position is € 4,341.85 gross per month as of May 2025. There is a clear willingness to offer compensation above the collectively agreed minimum salary, depending on qualifications and experience.More about us:ABB's Machine Automation Division (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.#ABBcareers #LI-HybridJoin us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.Run What Runs the World.We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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