Buyer

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.

This position reports to:

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, 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 apply your skills in supporting the identification of new suppliers in collaboration with the relevant category team.

The work model for the role is: #Li-Onsite

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.

• Managing the assigned suppliers, in order to achieve target KPIs.

• Proposing frame agreements to leadership and acting on them after receiving approval.

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

• Analyzing and evaluating bids to determine the optimal value

Qualifications for the role

• You hold a Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Economy.

• Previous experience in Operations area would be considered a plus;

• Negotiation skills would be considered a plus;

• You are at ease communicating in English and Italian;

• Knowledge of SAP is considered a plus. Good knowledge of MS Office (excel, access, word, ppt);

• Good knowledge of digital tools (Power BI, etc..) is considered a plus. Knowledge of main Mechanical technologies used in industrial processes would be a nice to have;

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage different tasks, good communication skills.

Compensation Package

As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position:

Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico  

Minimum annual salary: € 39.000

Variable Pay: Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus

The offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards

Benefits as per policy

Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration and Wellbeing support for employees and their families

Welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services

Canteen or meal vouchers provided.

More about us

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. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.