Procurement Specialist

Overview

In this procurement role, you will drive purchasing and logistics activities to support ABB's businesses, ensuring cost-effective, reliable supplier performance and sustainable practices. You will work within the Procurement function to implement standards, support local sourcing, and participate in training to strengthen compliance. You will engage with cross-functional teams to deliver targeted supplier outcomes and contribute to ABB's mission of running what runs the world. This role blends strategic sourcing with hands-on execution in a hybrid work model.

Retribuzione / Benefits

Flexible working hours

hybrid work options

Wellbeing support for employees and families

Welfare plan with personalized services

Canteen provided

Responsabilità

Execute purchasing and logistics strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supplier reliability

Design and implement local sourcing plans aligned with business targets

Support local sourcing initiatives to meet current and future requirements

Apply procurement standards, tools, and processes to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability

Negotiate supplier agreements and periodically renew price lists and terms

Recommend frame agreements to management and execute upon approval

Deliver or participate in training to ensure compliance and professional development

Requisiti fondamentali

Strong knowledge of plastic and metal categories, supplier dynamics, sourcing strategies, and cost drivers

At least 5 years of experience in a similar role

Dynamic, proactive, with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Proficiency in Italian and English (written and spoken)

Strong teamwork, prioritization, deadline management, and project execution abilities

interpersonal effectiveness

communication skills

team collaboration

procurement strategies

supplier management

cost optimization