Category Specialist for Corporate Procurement

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Overview In this role you will drive procurement within HR Services, Marketing and Professional Services, executing strategy and optimizing supplier performance. You will work with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver value, manage sourcing events, and negotiate agreements with key suppliers. The position supports ABB’s global procurement function, contributing to cost-out initiatives and process improvements. You will join a collaborative, international team focused on shaping the future of corporate procurement and delivering measurable impact. Retribuzione / Benefits
* hybrid work model
* international exposure
* career development opportunities
* competitive compensation and benefits package (location-based) Responsabilità
* Execute the procurement strategy in alignment with the category team and business stakeholders
* Conduct purchasing activities based on needs, specifications, price, delivery, and terms
* Manage ABB-approved suppliers and monitor performance for quality, compliance, and value
* Provide market insights, evaluate bids, and negotiate supplier agreements




* Ensure sourcing events use appropriate eSourcing tools and maintain supplier master data
* Identify and qualify new suppliers with internal stakeholders to support business needs
* Initiate and implement cost-out and optimization initiatives to meet financial targets
* Coordinate procurement orders and deliveries, maintaining reports and documentation in systems Requisiti fondamentali
* ≈5 years of procurement experience, preferably indirect services in HR, Marketing, or Professional Services
* Strong negotiation skills with analytical mindset
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management across seniority levels
* Team player who can also work independently
* Comfort with legal and contractual terms
* Fluency in spoken and written English
* Proactive team contributor and adaptable to new situations
* communication
* stakeholder management
* team collaboration
* eSourcing tools
* supplier data management
* market insights and bid evaluation

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