AI-Driven Direct Materials Procurement Lead

ABB Inc; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is hiring for a hybrid role focused on procurement digitalization with an AI-enabled approach. You will connect Procurement, Business, Data & Analytics, and IT to deliver innovative solutions that enhance processes and user adoption within the global P2P strategy.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, change management, and driving end-to-end process improvements across direct material procurement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, project management, digital transformation, or related field.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives with global stakeholders.
• Experience in procurement digitalization; direct materials knowledge is a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking with ability to translate business needs into practical solutions.
• Effective communicator; builds partnerships, alignment, and guides change across diverse teams.
• Fluent in English; comfortable with AI-enabled solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating AI and digitalization initiatives across direct material procurement processes.
• Partnering with global stakeholders to identify opportunities, collect business needs, and support implementation of innovative solutions.
• Managing complex cross-functional projects and ensuring alignment across global teams, functions, and workstreams.
• Supporting process improvement, change management, communication, and adoption activities to maximize business impact.
• Managing and monitoring a portfolio of digital initiatives while promoting an end-to-end process mindset.
• Coordinating knowledge-sharing and community engagement activities, including communications, training, and awareness initiatives.

Skills

Procurement

Project management

Digital transformation

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Job description

ABB is hiring for a hybrid role focused on procurement digitalization with an AI-enabled approach. You will connect Procurement, Business, Data & Analytics, and IT to deliver innovative solutions that enhance processes and user adoption within the global P2P strategy.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, change management, and driving end-to-end process improvements across direct material procurement.