Buyer - Supply Chain / Procurement

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

Purchasing Manager

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You will have the opportunity to purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and terms. Each day, you will ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting the identification of new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team.

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact, as you will be accountable for:

Initiating Purchase Orders in the system, according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures, and confirming delivery with suppliers, monitoring, and tracking supplier performance to PO requirements.

Negotiating agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews price lists and terms and conditions.

Verifying external capacity of all suppliers and approaching new ones on the market.

Previous experience in product engineering, supply chain or purchasing area would be considered a plus.

Knowledge of main Mechanical technologies used in industrial processes would be a nice to have.

Knowledge of SAP is considered a plus.

Very Good knowledge of English (level B2) and Italian, written and spoken.

Good knowledge of MS Office (excel, access, word, ppt).

Structured career paths, individual development plans, opportunities for internal mobility, including international roles, technical and managerial training programs, mentoring and access to global learning platforms.

Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration.

Employee Support: free services like psychological help, wellness coaching, and emotional support for employees and their families.

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative.