Overview
In this role you will implement procurement strategy for Professional Services, HR Services, and Marketing, collaborating with category teams and stakeholders.
You will manage supplier performance, run sourcing events, and drive cost-out initiatives to achieve financial targets.
The position supports ABB's Corporate Procurement with a global, cross-functional scope and an emphasis on supplier collaboration and compliance.
You will work with a diverse, international team and contribute to process improvements and sustainability goals.
This is a strategic, impact-focused role for someone who thrives in a multi-country procurement environment.
Responsabilità
Execute procurement strategy aligned with the category team and business stakeholders
Perform purchasing activities based on needs, specs, price, delivery, and contracts
Manage a portfolio of ABB-approved suppliers, ensuring performance, quality, and compliance
Provide market insights, evaluate bids, and negotiate agreements with key suppliers




Conduct sourcing events via appropriate eSourcing tools and maintain supplier master data integrity
Identify and qualify new suppliers with internal stakeholders to support business needs
Initiate cost-out and optimization initiatives to meet financial targets and improve processes
Coordinate procurement orders/deliveries and maintain accurate reports and documentation
Requisiti fondamentali
Approximately 5 years of experience in Procurement, preferably Indirect Services or related HR/Consulting/Marketing categories
Strong negotiation skills with a solution-oriented, analytical mindset
Excellent communication and stakeholder management across all seniority levels
Team-oriented yet capable of independent work within allocated areas
Comfortable with legal and contractual terms
Fluency in spoken and written English
Proactive team contributor, adaptable to new situations and challenges
strong communication
stakeholder management
team player
negotiation
market analysis
eSourcing tools

📌 Category Specialist For Corporate Procurement (Bardi)
🏢 ABB
📍 Bardi