Procurement Specialist Electro-mechanical components & Electronics (80-100%)
Publication date:
17 April 2025Workload:
80 – 100%- Place of work:Quartino
Job summary
Join ABB as a Procurement Specialist in Electro-mechanical components. Enjoy a hybrid work model and contribute to sustainable solutions.
Tasks
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to meet business goals.
- Manage procurement activities, budgets, and savings forecasts.
- Negotiate supplier agreements and implement cost-out programs.
Skills
- Requires 3+ years in electromechanical components and strong negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in SAP, POWER BI, and Microsoft Office.
- Fluency in English essential.
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Procurement Specialist Electro-mechanical components & Electronics (80-100%)
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.That's our story. Make it your story.
This position reports to
Procurement Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will join regional sourcing initiatives, plan and implement the procurement and logistics strategy for an assigned category or group of categories, with a focus on optimizing costs, quality, delivery, and reliability. You will ensure the execution, in accordance with instructions and procedures from the company, of the Procurement & Logistics function and supply base management aligned with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.The work model for the role is hybrid. #LI-HybridThis role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power business in Quartino, Switzerland.You will be mainly accountable for:• Developing and executing sourcing strategies aligned with the Continuous Improvement Process and business goals, ensuring supplier capabilities meet current and future needs.• Managing procurement activities, budget tracking, emerging country spending, and savings forecasts.• Negotiating supplier agreements, including price lists, terms, and conditions, and adapting corporate frameworks to local needs.• Selecting suppliers based on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability, and implementing cost-out programs to meet financial targets.
Qualifications for the role
- Min. 3 years of experience in electromechanical/electronics components, passive/active components, and/or PCBAs management.
- Sound knowledge of UPS Business.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Experience with SAP, POWER BI, Microsoft Office.
- Fluency in English.
More about us
ABB Smart Power is a global technology leader, with products and solutions that make power supplies smart, connected, and protected. Its intelligent products and solutions make power more competitive by improving the energy efficiency, productivity, and reliability of almost any operation.We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryThe recruitment process is led by Julia Farin, Talent Partner, ABB Switzerland Ltd.
