Procurement Category Specialist - Professional & HR Remote

ABB; Sesto San Giovanni; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Corporate Procurement is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist for primary Professional Services and HR Services, including consulting, legal, financial, tax services, recruiting, and training. The role focuses on executing strategy, supplier management, and driving cost optimization across Europe.

The position supports a global procurement function with remote/hybrid work options and international collaboration. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Procurement, mainly Indirect Services.
• Experience in HR, Consulting, Legal or Marketing categories is a plus.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement strategy in alignment with category teams and stakeholders.
• Perform purchasing activities based on needs, specs, price, delivery and terms.
• Manage relationships with ABB-approved suppliers and monitor performance.
• Provide market insights, evaluate bids, and negotiate agreements.
• Ensure sourcing events use appropriate eSourcing tools and maintain supplier data.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to support growth and innovation.
• Lead cost-out programs and procurement optimization initiatives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Tools

eSourcing tools

Job description

ABB Corporate Procurement is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist for primary Professional Services and HR Services, including consulting, legal, financial, tax services, recruiting, and training. The role focuses on executing strategy, supplier management, and driving cost optimization across Europe.

The position supports a global procurement function with remote/hybrid work options and international collaboration. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management are essential.