Internship - Procurement Specialist

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: Procurement Engineering Manager __ Your role and responsibilities In our Electrification Business Area, Smart Buildings division located in Vittuone, we are looking for an Intern Project Buyer who will be involved in the purchasing group of the Local Business Unit. Reporting to the Procurement Engineering Manager, you will work across several activities in the supply chain management field in a dynamic and challenging environment, interfacing with buyers, suppliers and colleagues from other functions (R&D, quality, planning and fulfilment, engineering, etc.). The work model for the role is: Hybrid This role is contributing to the Electrification, Smart Building, Energy Distribution in Italy. You will be mainly accountable for: Monitor supplier performance during the development of new equipment for new product introduction Manage documentation and perform benchmarking and scouting across different categories (metal, electronics, plastics) Support the ABB project team across different activities that connect suppliers with ABB NPI (New Product Introduction) activities, monitor project execution and keep suppliers on track to meet project GANTT schedules Innovate by creating new tools or AI agents to improve project buyer activity management, support various projects in a global environment Qualifications for the role Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management, Mechanical, Electronic or Electrotechnic Engineering. Technical Skills: proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of SAP is significant plus. Languages: Ability to communicate fluently in both Italian and English. Soft Skills: A proactive mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Dynamic, broad-minded, result-oriented personality with excellent communication and presentation skills. Benefits Locally, you can count on: Flexibility and work-life balance: Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration. Meal allowance: Access to canteen 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. 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.