Procurement Engineering Specialist

ABB; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work options

Wellbeing support for employees and/or

Welfare plan with personalized service

Job summary

ABB in Italy is seeking a Procurement Engineer to interface between Procurement, Engineering and R&D teams. You will drive procurement knowledge into development to optimize cost, quality, and technology, translating engineering requests into procurement parameters for execution.

You will oversee ordering and on-time delivery of prototype parts, manage procurement gate activities, and contribute to cost and quality targets across development projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in New Product Development (NPD).
• Experienced with mechanical/electromechanical/electronics components and systems.
• Proficient in SAP, SAP Ariba, ERP platforms; familiar with PLM and project tools.
• Fluent in Italian and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage ordering and on-time delivery of prototype parts with suppliers.
• Lead procurement gate meetings and maintain project procurement documents.
• Estimate initial cost and quality; achieve cost and quality targets.
• Optimize cost and quality across development stages.

Skills

Should-cost modeling

Value chain analysis

Supplier development

Cross-functional collaboration

Project stakeholder management

SAP/Ariba

PLM tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial)

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

ERP systems

PLM

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 Engineering Manager__Your role and responsibilitiesYou will have the opportunity to be responsible for being an interface between Procurement, Engineering and R&D team. Each day, you will drive procurement knowledge (market, suppliers, external intelligence) into the development process to optimize engineering cost, quality, and technology. You will also showcase your expertise by translating engineering requests into procurement parameters for execution.This role is contributing to the ELSB, Energy Distribution, Procurement P&EM in Italy. Main stakeholders are R&D and Engineering project teams, local Procurement teams, and division Procurement Category Managers.Work model for the role is: #LI-HybridIn 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:Managing the ordering and on-time delivery of the prototype parts directly with the suppliers for each project, in alignment with the critical project development and testing plan.Being responsible for procurement Gate Model activities, arranging project procurement gate meetings as required, and creating and maintaining the project related to procurement documents.Estimating initial cost and quality and achieving product cost and quality targets.Working to optimize cost and quality at all stages of the development projects.Qualifications for the roleYou are highly skilled in procurement methodologies such as should-cost modeling, value chain analysis, and supplier development and are deeply engaged in the electrical equipment and energy distribution market.You have at least 5 years of experience in procurement within New Product Development (NPD) programs, working as a Procurement Engineer or Project Buyer with mechanical/electromechanical/electronics components and systems.Highly adept in SAP, SAP Ariba, or equivalent ERP/procurement platforms, and comfortable working with PLM and project management tools.You demonstrate cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management and you are innovative around problem-solving and continuous improvement.Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering) or proven experience in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration with a strong technical background.You are at ease communicating in Italian and English (both written and spoken, required for international stakeholder interaction).Compensation PackageAs part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position:Applicable CBA: MetalmeccanicoMinimum annual salary: € 48.000,00Variable Pay: AIP target 5% + Eligible for Company Productivity BonusThe 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 policyFlexible 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.More about usABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division’s highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers’ carbon reduction strategies.Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.#ABBCareers #RunwithABBBuilding 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.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.