ABB

Sr. Buyer

San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

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Role family: Supply chain
Seniority: Senior
Country: MX
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 23 Oct 2026

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the posting

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 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 demonstrate your skill by identifying new suppliers in collaboration with the relevant category team.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite

This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions division in San Luis Potosi.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Initiating Purchase Orders in the system, according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures, and confirming delivery with suppliers, monitoring, and tracking supplier performance to PO requirements.
Negotiating agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews price lists and terms and conditions.
Recommending material planning and delivery methods with suppliers.
Analyzing and evaluating bids to determine the optimal value.
Participating in weekly meetings with multidisciplinary teams within business to show KPIs and RCA.
Supporting and coaching Jr buyers in activities related to critical materials to prevent risks in production line.

Qualifications for the role:

Bachelors Degree Industrial or Similar Engineering.
5+ Years experience in Purchasing direct materials (Metal mechanics and electrical).
Skilled in SAP.
Negotiation experience with international suppliers.
Knowledge in RCA or Lean tools.
Advanced English.

More about us

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.

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