Procurement Category Specialist – HR & Marketing

ABB; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 306,000 - 415,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist for HR Services, Marketing and Professional Services to lead sourcing in a global, hybrid role with CET-location preferences. The role requires hands-on experience across indirect services and strong supplier management in an international context.

The position reports to Co-Head Corporate Procurement and offers the opportunity to shape ABB's procurement strategy while collaborating with senior stakeholders across regions.

Qualifications

• Ideally 5+ years of procurement experience, preferably indirect services.
• Strong negotiation skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Execute the implementation of Procurement Strategy in alignment with category teams and business stakeholders.
• Perform purchasing activities according to needs, specs, price, delivery schedule and terms.
• Manage cooperation with ABB approved suppliers and oversee performance for quality and compliance.
• Provide market insights, evaluate bids and negotiate agreements with key suppliers.
• Ensure sourcing events are conducted through the correct eSourcing tools and maintain supplier data integrity.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to support business needs and competitiveness.
• Initiate cost-out programs and optimization initiatives to hit financial targets.
• Coordinate procurement orders and deliveries with accurate reporting in systems.

Skills

Negotiation skills

English fluency

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Team player

Independent working

Legal terms understanding

Job description

ABB is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist for HR Services, Marketing and Professional Services to lead sourcing in a global, hybrid role with CET-location preferences. The role requires hands-on experience across indirect services and strong supplier management in an international context.

The position reports to Co-Head Corporate Procurement and offers the opportunity to shape ABB's procurement strategy while collaborating with senior stakeholders across regions.