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: Marketing & Sales Manager What we believe in At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story. 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 assigned purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures. You will be the interface between Procurement and Engineering teams to use your skills by identifying new suppliers to optimize engineering cost, quality, and technology. The work model for the role is: #Li-Onsite The role will support for the Electrification Smart Power Business, for Power Enclosures and will be based at PEENYA Bangalore, India. You will be mainly accountable for: Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring suppliers meet current and future requirements for capacity, quality, delivery, and sustainability. Oversee purchasing, logistics, and local sourcing initiatives to optimize costs, improve supply chain efficiency, and help meet business targets. Evaluate suppliers, analyze bids, negotiate commercial agreements, and periodically review pricing, terms, and conditions to ensure competitive value and compliance with company policies. Optimize product and project costs, including investment and testing expenses, while meeting defined quality standards and cost targets. Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including purchase orders, supplier delivery tracking, performance monitoring, budget planning, spending analysis, and savings forecasts, in accordance with established procurement processes. Qualifications for the role: Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline, with solid experience in procurement and sourcing. 8–10 years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, and supplier management. Knowledge of Low Voltage (LV) switchboards. Proficiency in SAP modules relevant to procurement and purchasing. Solid skills in procurement planning, cost budgeting, expenditure tracking, and savings forecasting. Experience in creating and managing Purchase Orders (POs) based on purchase requisitions and established procurement procedures. Ability to coordinate with suppliers, confirm deliveries, monitor supplier performance against PO requirements, and communicate effectively in English and Hindi. 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. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe. Recruitment Fraud Warning ABB never asks for payment from job applicants. All genuine job offers follow a formal application and interview process. View current job openings and apply at: https://careers.abb/global/en/home For more information, read our full fraud warning notice at: https://global.abb/group/en/careers/how-to-apply/fraud-warning