EL EMEA Category Specialist – Indirect Materials & Services

Experteer Italy; Frosinone; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive compensation plus annual bonuses

Diverse in-kind benefits

Personalized development and training

Descrizione del lavoro

Experteer Italy is seeking a procurement professional to shape strategy for Indirect Materials & Services across Europe. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive value and sustainability while implementing AI-enabled procurement processes.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree, 5+ years in sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in tools like SAP Ariba and Power BI. Competitive compensation and diverse benefits are offered, including hybrid work options.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing or category management.
• Proactive and collaborative attitude with a growth mindset.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage projects.

Mansioni

• Shape procurement strategy for Indirect Materials & Services across Europe.
• Lead category initiatives and negotiate with suppliers.
• Drive digital transformation by adopting AI and data analytics.

Conoscenze

Stakeholder management

Negotiation and contract management

Analytical skills

Project management

Fluent English

Advanced skills with SAP Ariba

Formazione

University degree (business or engineering preferred)

Strumenti

SAP Ariba

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools such as ChatGPT

Descrizione del lavoro

Experteer Overview

In this role, you will shape procurement strategy for Indirect Materials & Services across Europe, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive value, sustainability, and digitalization. You will lead category initiatives, negotiate with suppliers, and champion AI-enabled procurement processes in a fast-paced, international setting. This is an opportunity to influence supplier ecosystems, adopt cutting-edge tools, and contribute to ABB’s sustainable electrification agenda. You will work with global experts and advance your career through mentorship and strategic projects.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• Stakeholder management and needs assessment with key functions
• Develop and execute category strategies; run RFPs/RFQs/eAuctions; identify innovative suppliers
• Own contract negotiations and supplier performance management
• Drive digital transformation by adopting AI and data analytics in procurement
• Lead change initiatives and train colleagues to improve processes
• Monitor risk, ensure ESG/sustainability compliance, and maintain business continuity

Responsabilità

• University degree (business or engineering preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing or category management
• Proactive and collaborative attitude with growth mindset
• Strong communication, analytical and project management skills
• Negotiation and contract management expertise
• Advanced skills with SAP Ariba, Apadua, Keelvar, Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) and data-driven procurement
• Fluent English; other European languages are a plus

Requisiti fondamentali

• personalized development
• role-specific and soft skills training
• competitive compensation plus annual bonuses and share plan
• diverse in‑kind benefits (health, knowledge sharing, team‑building)
• inclusive, international workplace with 44 nationalities
• modern office spaces and hybrid/remote work options