Buyer - Temporary

Job description

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: Electronics & Devices Procurement Manager __ 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. • 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 roleYou hold at least a Bachelor Degree in Engineering fields; 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; You are at ease communicating in English and Italian; Good knowledge of MS Office (excel, access, word, ppt); 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: €33.000 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.