Procurement Specialist

ABB is hiring a Procurement Specialist in Milano, Italy. It pays €48k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions procurement, logistics and negotiation among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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Procurement Specialist responsible for executing purchasing and logistics strategies, supplier negotiations, and local sourcing plans at ABB.

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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:

Category Manager

Your role and responsibilities

You will have the opportunity to ensure the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of the purchasing and logistics-related activities in the Procurement function to support the businesses. Each day, you will execute assigned activities as per ABB standard procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by delivering and participating in training programs as required to ensure compliance and to foster professional development.

Work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid.

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:

Executing purchasing and logistics strategies to support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products.
Designing and implementing plans and effective strategies for local sourcing of products/materials to reach business targets.
Supporting in implementing effective local sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to meet current and future business requirements.
Applying and implementing procurement standards, tools, and processes in your area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.
Negotiates agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews price lists and terms and conditions.
Recommends frame agreements to management and executes upon approval.

Qualifications for the role

Strong knowledge of plastic and metal categories, including supplier market dynamics, sourcing strategies, and cost drivers.
At least 5 years of experience in similar role.
Dynamic and proactive individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
You are at ease communicating in Italian and English, both written and spoken.
You have strong ability to work in team, to prioritize task, to work with deadline and to manage projects effectively.

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: € 48.000,00

Variable Pay: AIP target 5% + 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 provided.

More about us

ABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division’s highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers’ carbon reduction strategies.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.

#ABBCareers #RunwithABB

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.

How we rate this

Procurement Specialist at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Procurement Specialist is an open job at ABB.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is €48k a year.
The role is based in Vittuone, Milano, Italy.
The job was posted on October 9, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by ABB. Apply on ABB

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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