Procurement Specialist
Overview
In this role you will oversee the implementation and governance of purchasing and logistics activities to support ABB's procurement function. You will work across Engineering, Product Management, and procurement teams to drive cost, quality, and supplier reliability in R&D; projects. You will lead procurement gate activities, coordinate project procurement documentation, and promote local sourcing aligned with business strategy. You will also contribute to training, standards, and supplier negotiations to ensure compliant, sustainable sourcing at scale. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role with a clear impact on project success and supplier performance.
Responsabilità
Lead Procurement Gate Model activities and manage project procurement meetings
Coordinate procurement for Research & Development projects and maintain related documents
Interface between technology/product management and Business Line Procurement teams
Execute purchasing and logistics strategies to optimize cost, quality,
and supplier reliability
Design and implement local sourcing plans to meet business targets
Apply procurement standards, tools, and processes including supplier negotiations and sustainability compliance
Requisiti fondamentali
Bachelor in Engineering or related field
Proven procurement experience with supplier management and R&D; project coordination
Experience with Brand Labeling, ODM, OEM, JDM, EMS is advantageous
Strong analytical skills for cost optimization and risk assessment
Solid Project Management capabilities with Agile Gate Model experience
Effective negotiation and communication skills with diverse stakeholders
Track record in onboarding cost-competitive suppliers
negotiation
communication
cross-functional collaboration
Agile Gate Model methodologies
cost optimization
supplier management
In this role you will oversee the implementation and governance of purchasing and logistics activities to support ABB's procurement function. You will work across Engineering, Product Management, and procurement teams to drive cost, quality, and supplier reliability in R&D; projects. You will lead procurement gate activities, coordinate project procurement documentation, and promote local sourcing aligned with business strategy. You will also contribute to training, standards, and supplier negotiations to ensure compliant, sustainable sourcing at scale. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role with a clear impact on project success and supplier performance.
Responsabilità
Lead Procurement Gate Model activities and manage project procurement meetings
Coordinate procurement for Research & Development projects and maintain related documents
Interface between technology/product management and Business Line Procurement teams
Execute purchasing and logistics strategies to optimize cost, quality,
and supplier reliability
Design and implement local sourcing plans to meet business targets
Apply procurement standards, tools, and processes including supplier negotiations and sustainability compliance
Requisiti fondamentali
Bachelor in Engineering or related field
Proven procurement experience with supplier management and R&D; project coordination
Experience with Brand Labeling, ODM, OEM, JDM, EMS is advantageous
Strong analytical skills for cost optimization and risk assessment
Solid Project Management capabilities with Agile Gate Model experience
Effective negotiation and communication skills with diverse stakeholders
Track record in onboarding cost-competitive suppliers
negotiation
communication
cross-functional collaboration
Agile Gate Model methodologies
cost optimization
supplier management