Junior Buyer

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.

At ABB, 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.

As a Junior Buyer, you will perform various activities in the product life cycle that will ensure the long-term profitable growth of our OEM offering. You will play a key role within the Distribution Solutions NAM Business Line Portfolio Management team to drive our OEM business. Additionally, you will support the Medium Voltage Metal-clad Switchgear Product Manager in key activities for maintaining that product line.

Your responsibilities

Define the ANSI MV AIS offering for OEMsConstruct the business case and define the NPI program for the OEM offeringsEnsure proper product positioning and pricing strategyDefine customer value proposition while delivering clear positioning within the portfolio and against competitor offeringsCollaboration with internal teams (i.e., Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Research & Development and Supply Chain) to ensure all product and market objectives are metDevelopment of product trainings for internal/technical teamsEnsure correctness and comprehensiveness of relevant product documentationProvide technical support to customers or other internal functions for the OEM offeringSupport the development, preparation, and maintenance of the sales configurator for the OEM offeringSupport the Metal-clad Switchgear Product Manager in executing periodic cost update process and maintenance activities for the Empower sales configuratorSupport activities for ensuring product line cost accuracy in our internal systems such as SAP and Empower for the full MV ANSI portfolio

Your background

Bachelor’s or Master's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent area of studiesOver 2 years of experience in an industrial environment in an engineering, R&D, product marketing, sales, or product management roleBasic knowledge of power distribution products, in particular, medium voltage switchgear and motor controlA collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong communication and customer relationship-building skillsSelf-motivated and purposeful with analytical, logical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, combined with an excellent style of collaborationAssertiveness and ability to work in a virtual teamProficient with Microsoft Office, especially with ExcelWillingness and ability to travel up to 30% including internationallyCandidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

Retirement planLife insuranceDisability insuranceHealthcare planWellbeing program

More about us

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts),is the number one manufacturer of electrification products in North America with a 125-year history of providing innovation and customer- focused solutions for connecting and protecting electrical systems, as well as a unique differentiated medium voltage offering. Our products are used all around you, every day – orbiting the earth, working on Mars, on the fastest trains we ride, in the fastest cars of the world, crossing oceans, in factories producing your food, in the tallest buildings of the world, in the most modern hotels and in the walls of your home. With a portfolio of more than 200,000 products marketed under more than 38 premium brand names, our Division offerings are found wherever electricity is used.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.

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While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $49,400 and $91,600 annually.

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