Оperational buyer/Material planner (maternity cover)

Posted:
2/8/2026, 5:49:18 PM

Location(s):
Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
On-site

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:

Planning and Fulfillment Team lead


 

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

    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.

    ABB

    Website: https://www.abb.com/

    Headquarter Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

    Employee Count: 10001+

    Year Founded: 1988

    IPO Status: Public

    Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

    Industries: Automotive ⋅ Energy ⋅ Energy Management ⋅ Industrial Automation ⋅ Robotics