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Operational buyer/Material planner

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Operational buyer/Material planner

ABB

Stryama, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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On-site

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Full-time

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1d ago

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:

Planning and Fulfillment Team lead:

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Your role and responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring reliable production through effective material planning, supplier coordination, and inventory optimization. Aligns demand and supply to maintain service levels, reduce working capital, and minimize shortages and excess stock. Drives operational excellence through data-driven decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement, in line with ABB’s performance standards and values.

The work model for the role is onsite.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Execute MRP, release purchase orders, and expedite critical materials to support production schedules while optimizing inventory and reducing excess/obsolete stock through root cause analysis and KPI monitoring (on-time delivery, turnover, days on hand, supplier performance)

  • Manage supplier relationships and replenishment processes, resolve urgent supply issues, and follow up on invoices and supplier payments

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to ensure efficient operations and continuity of delivery

  • Drive operational excellence and cost efficiency through daily material reviews, proactive risk mitigation, and working capital improvement initiatives

Qualifications for the role

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or Procurement

  • 2 years of experience in a similar role is advantageous

  • Strong knowledge of material planning modules within ERP systems

  • Fluent in English communication

  • Passionate about learning, innovation, and continuous improvement

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](https://www.abb.com) to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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About ABB

ABB

ABB

Public

ABB is a multinational technology corporation that provides electrification, robotics, automation, and motion solutions for industrial and infrastructure applications.

10,001+

Employees

Zurich

Headquarters

$28.5B

Valuation

Reviews

3.5

3 reviews

Work-life balance

3.0

Compensation

2.0

Culture

2.5

Career

3.5

Management

2.0

35%

Recommend to a friend

Pros

Award ceremonies and achievement recognition

Professional experience opportunities

Relevant marketing and writing experience

Cons

Awards only recognize sales and leadership teams

Auxiliary departments excluded and understaffed

No cost of living raises provided

Salary Ranges

405 data points

Mid/L4

Senior/L5

Mid/L4 · Project Manager

102 reports

$117,433

total per year

Base

$109,179

Stock

-

Bonus

$8,254

$79,130

$175,443

Interview experience

5 interviews

Difficulty

3.8

/ 5

Duration

14-28 weeks

Offer rate

20%

Experience

Positive 0%

Neutral 60%

Negative 40%

Interview process

1

Application Review

2

Phone Screen

3

Technical Interview

4

System Design/Panel Interview

5

Onsite/Final Round

6

Offer Decision

Common questions

Technical Knowledge

System Design

Behavioral/STAR

Past Experience

Problem Solving