Buyer - Supply Chain Management

ABB is hiring a Buyer - Supply Chain Management in Bengaluru, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include SAP, supply chain and procurement.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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Manage material purchasing, supplier development, and cost control for ABB Motion in Bangalore.

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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 Manager

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_Onsite

This role is contributing to the Motion business based at Bangalore, India:
You will be mainly accountable for:

Vendor Development and Maintenance
Supplier Identification and partnering for optimized cost

Continual iteration of Approved vendor list and constant new vendor development for maintaining Balance in Value chain as well as reduction of Cost/Increasing value
Supplier Identification and partnering for optimized cost
Total Cost of Ownership, Cost breakdown and Cost Control
Supplier Qualification and Auditing
Constant Lookout for Volume based reductions
Sales support for new requirements for specific ETO projects

Qualifications for the role

Full Time BE in Electrical , Electrical and Electronics engineering.
Prefer 6-8 years of related work experience (preferably in Drive panels. Low Voltage
and Medium voltage)
Strong experience in Supplier development work related SCM activities
Experience in Supplier sustainability programs preferred
Sourcing of LV Drive Components
Hands On Exp in SAP and Digital Tool

More about us
ABB Motion provides pioneering technology, products, solutions and related services to industrial customers to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors, generators and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors.

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. #MyABBStory

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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How we rate this

Buyer - Supply Chain Management at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Buyer - Supply Chain Management is an open job at ABB.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
The job was posted on October 5, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by ABB. Apply on ABB

Prepare for this job

Built from this posting and from similar jobs on Level.

Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Supply ChainProcurementVendor DevelopmentCost ControlStrategic SourcingSAP

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where supply chain was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where procurement was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where vendor development was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where cost control was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where strategic sourcing was part of your work. What did you do?

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List these exact terms on your resume: Supply Chain, Procurement, Vendor Development, Cost Control, and Strategic Sourcing. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.

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