Junior Procurement Specialist with Italian

ABB; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home office allowance

Annual bonus

Annual salary review

Career growth

MultiSport card

Private medical care

Life insurance

Education opportunities

In-kind benefits

Job summary

ABB in Kraków is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end PR to PO processes within SAP, ensuring timely and accurate purchasing for direct and indirect procurement. You will monitor orders, resolve invoice discrepancies, and maintain SAP data to ABB standards.

The role involves supplier lifecycle support, cross-functional collaboration, and maintaining procurement reports. It is a hybrid position with a focus on efficiency and quality in a European operations context.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational procurement or supply chain management.
• Fluent in business English and Italian (written and spoken).
• Hands-on SAP experience; SAP Ariba is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and data-driven reporting.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end PR to PO process for direct and indirect procurement in SAP, ensuring timely and accurate purchase order processing.
• Monitoring open purchase orders, following up on confirmations and Goods Receipts, resolving invoice discrepancies, and ensuring timely supplier payments.
• Maintaining procurement reports and SAP records in compliance with ABB standards, including material master data.
• Executing purchasing and logistics-related changes within your area, resolving issues related to cost, quality, and delivery.
• Supporting supplier lifecycle activities, including supplier registration, qualification, and escalation management.
• Maintaining SAP procurement data and ensuring transparent collaboration across teams.

Skills

Procurement

Logistics

SAP

SAP Ariba

Excel

Customer service

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

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:

SCM Service Delivery Manager

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: Hybrid (8 office days per month).

This role is contributing to the Procurement Team in EUOPC (European Operation Center).

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Managing the end-to-end PR to PO process for direct and indirect procurement activities in SAP, ensuring timely and accurate purchase order processing in line with business requirements.
• Monitoring open purchase orders, following up on order confirmations and Goods Receipts (GR), resolving invoice discrepancies, and ensuring timely payment to suppliers.
• Tracking procurement processes and operational performance, maintaining procurement reports, and ensuring accurate material master data and SAP records in compliance with ABB standards.
• Executing purchasing and logistics-related changes within your area of responsibility while resolving procurement issues related to cost, quality, and delivery.
• Supporting supplier lifecycle activities, including supplier registration, qualification, and first-level escalation management, ensuring effective communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintaining SAP procurement data and processes while ensuring transparent collaboration across teams and contributing to efficient procurement operations.

Qualifications for the role:

• You are at ease communicating in business English (B2/C1) and Italian (B2/C1), both written and spoken.
• You are highly skilled in operational procurement or supply chain management and enjoy working in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.
• You have experience in operational procurement or supply chain management, supporting purchasing processes and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Possess an enhanced knowledge of SAP; hands-on experience with SAP Ariba is considered an asset.
• You are highly adept in Microsoft Excel, using data to support procurement processes and reporting; advanced Excel skills are an advantage.
• You are passionate about customer service and are innovative around teamwork, effective communication, and delivering high-quality results with a proactive approach.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Possibility of working from home office (HO) with a financial contribution
• Annual financial bonus
• Annual salary review
• Opportunity for further career growth
• MultiSport card
• Private medical care (including offers for family members) and life insurance.
• Opportunity for education – internal/external professional courses, language courses
• Choose from various benefits in kind, ranging from healthy lifestyle offerings, to knowledge sharing, to teambuilding activities.

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