Procurement Specialist

ABB; Nashik District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Nashik, India is seeking a procurement professional to lead purchasing and logistics within the Procurement function, ensuring compliance and alignment with local sourcing strategies.

You will design plans for local sourcing, optimize costs and supplier performance, and apply ABB standards to secure quality, delivery, and sustainability across materials such as copper, stainless steel, and plastics.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (full-time).
• 2–4 years of experience in Domestic Procurement (25%) and Import Procurement (75%), including Customs Clearance.
• Experience with commodities such as Copper, Stainless Steel, Silver, Insulators, Plastics, or similar materials.
• Strong skills in Strategic Sourcing, Indirect Material Procurement, Vendor Management, Price Negotiation, and Material Planning.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing and logistics strategies to optimize costs, quality, and supplier reliability.
• Design and implement plans for local sourcing to meet business targets.
• Support local sourcing strategies aligned with business strategy to meet current and future needs.
• Apply procurement standards, tools, and processes to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Indirect Material Procurement

Vendor Management

Price Negotiation

Material Planning

Education

Bachelors in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (full-time)

Job description

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: Operations Manager

Your Role And Responsibilities

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

The work model for the role is contributing to the Electrification business in Distribution Solution division at Nashik, India.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Executing purchasing and logistics 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.
• Supporting 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.

Qualifications For The Role

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (should be full-time)
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in Domestic Procurement (25%) and Import Procurement (75%), including Customs Clearance.
• Exposure to procurement of commodities such as Copper, Stainless Steel, Silver, Insulators, Plastics, or similar engineering/manufacturing materials.
• Strong skills in Strategic Sourcing, Indirect Material Procurement, Vendor Management, Price Negotiation, and Material Planning.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with the ability to coordinate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.