Procurement Specialist

ABB; San Fernando de Henares; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch Allowance / Cantine

Home Office Flexibility

Company Mobile Phone

Benefits Platform

Learning & Training

Career Development

Flexible Work Practices

Wellbeing Program

Job summary

ABB in Madrid (San Fernando de Henares) seeks a seasoned procurement professional to drive purchasing strategies, supplier quality, and local sourcing aligned with ABB Motion Renewable Power initiatives.

You will implement standards, participate in trainings, and support compliance across the procurement function while traveling as needed. This role reports to the Procurement Team Lead and anchors ABB's drive to run what runs the world.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical field or relevant area.
• Experience with SAP-Ariba is desirable.
• 5+ years of procurement experience in industrial settings.
• Willingness to travel worldwide on business trips.
• Driver’s License valid in Spain.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing strategies to optimize costs, quality, and supplier reliability.
• Design and implement local sourcing plans to meet targets.
• Implement procurement standards, tools, and processes to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive compliant procurement practices.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Electronics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / technical field

Tools

SAP Ariba

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 Team Lead

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of the purchasing 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.

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

This role is contributing to the ABB Motion Hight Renewable Power in Madrid – Spain (San Fernando de Henares office).

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Executing purchasing 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.
• Support 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.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor´s degree in engineering, technical studies or relevant field.
• Knowledge of electronics is highly desirable, as well as experience working with SAP-Ariba.
• At least 5 years of experience in procurement roles, in industrial environments, such as manufacturing, energy, automation, etc.
• Willingness to travel on business trips worldwide.
• Driver’s License valid in Spain.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.

What’s in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Benefits

• Lunch Allowance / Cantine: Enjoy subsidized meals or canteen access depending on your location.
• Home Office Flexibility: Work from wherever suits you best thanks to our flexible remote work options.
• Company Mobile Phone: Stay connected with a corporate phone – no need to mix work and personal calls.
• Benefits Platform: Enjoy exclusive deals and discounts on everything from tech to travel through our employee benefits portal.
• Learning & Training: Take advantage of a wide range of learning opportunities grow, upskill, and move forward in your career.
• Career Development: Expect plenty of chances to advance your career internally with our Open Job Market, with support to explore new roles and take on exciting challenges!
• Flexible Work Practices: We get that life happens – we support a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
• Wellbeing Program: From mental health support to wellness activities, we’ve got your back—mind and body.

More About Us

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com

At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity, generations, etc. Together, we are embarking in a journey where each one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

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