Procurement Specialist
OverviewIn this role you will manage procurement and logistics activities to support ABB projects, ensuring compliance with standard procedures.
You will coordinate with R&D; and product teams, oversee procurement gate processes, and help implement local sourcing strategies.
The position emphasizes cost, quality, and supplier sustainability in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
You will also contribute to training and continuous improvement to support professional development.
ResponsabilitàManage procurement gate model activities and document control for projects
Coordinate procurement activities for R&D; projects and interface with tech and product teams
Execute purchasing and logistics strategies to optimize costs, quality, and supplier reliability
Design and implement local sourcing plans aligned with business targets
Apply procurement standards, tools,
and processes including supplier negotiations and compliance
Support training to ensure compliance and professional development
Requisiti fondamentaliBachelor in Engineering, Procurement/ Supply Chain or related field
Proven procurement experience with supplier management and R&D; project coordination
Experience with manufacturing environments and supplier onboarding is a plus
Strong analytical skills for cost optimization and risk assessment
Solid project management with Agile Gate Model experience
Effective negotiation and communication with engineers, suppliers, and stakeholders
Analytical thinking
Negotiation
Cross-functional collaboration
Cost optimization
Value chain analysis
Risk assessment
You will coordinate with R&D; and product teams, oversee procurement gate processes, and help implement local sourcing strategies.
The position emphasizes cost, quality, and supplier sustainability in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
You will also contribute to training and continuous improvement to support professional development.
ResponsabilitàManage procurement gate model activities and document control for projects
Coordinate procurement activities for R&D; projects and interface with tech and product teams
Execute purchasing and logistics strategies to optimize costs, quality, and supplier reliability
Design and implement local sourcing plans aligned with business targets
Apply procurement standards, tools,
and processes including supplier negotiations and compliance
Support training to ensure compliance and professional development
Requisiti fondamentaliBachelor in Engineering, Procurement/ Supply Chain or related field
Proven procurement experience with supplier management and R&D; project coordination
Experience with manufacturing environments and supplier onboarding is a plus
Strong analytical skills for cost optimization and risk assessment
Solid project management with Agile Gate Model experience
Effective negotiation and communication with engineers, suppliers, and stakeholders
Analytical thinking
Negotiation
Cross-functional collaboration
Cost optimization
Value chain analysis
Risk assessment