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ABB; Frosinone; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work options

Welfare plan

Meal vouchers

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead material purchases according to technical specs, price, and delivery terms. You will ensure compliance with corporate purchasing policies and support supplier identification with the category team.

The role emphasizes PO initiation, supplier performance, and bid evaluation to optimize value in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates have a bachelor degree in Engineering or Economy, experience in operations a plus, and strong English/Italian

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Economy is required.
• Experience in Operations is a plus.
• English and Italian communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of SAP and MS Office is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Initiate purchase orders in the system and confirm delivery with suppliers.
• Negotiate agreements with main suppliers and renew price lists and terms.
• Manage assigned suppliers to achieve KPIs.
• Propose frame agreements and obtain leadership approval.
• Verify supplier capacity and source new suppliers.
• Analyze bids to determine the best value.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Economy

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Power BI

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 Manager

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 purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.

You will also apply your skills in supporting the identification of new suppliers in collaboration with the relevant category team.

The work model for the role is: In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact, as you will be accountable for:

• Initiating Purchase Orders in the system, according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures, and confirming delivery with suppliers, monitoring, and tracking supplier performance to PO requirements.
• Negotiating agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews price lists and terms and conditions.
• Managing the assigned suppliers, in order to achieve target KPIs.
• Proposing frame agreements to leadership and acting on them after receiving approval.
• Verifying external capacity of all suppliers and approaching new ones on the market.
• Analyzing and evaluating bids to determine the optimal value

Qualifications For The Role

• You hold a Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Economy.
• Previous experience in Operations area would be considered a plus;
• Negotiation skills would be considered a plus;
• You are at ease communicating in English and Italian;
• Knowledge of SAP is considered a plus. Good knowledge of MS Office (excel, access, word, ppt);
• Good knowledge of digital tools (Power BI, etc..) is considered a plus. Knowledge of main Mechanical technologies used in industrial processes would be a nice to have;
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage different tasks, good communication skills.

Compensation Package

As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position:

Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico

Minimum annual salary: € 39.000

Variable Pay: Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus

The offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards

Benefits As Per Policy

• Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration and Wellbeing support for employees and their families
• Welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services
• Canteen or meal vouchers provided.

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. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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