Remote Procurement Category Specialist - Professional & HR

ABB; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Corporate Procurement is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist for primary Professional Services (Consulting, Legal, Financial, Tax Services and others) and HR Services (Recruiting, Temporary Labor, Training and others) with hands-on and international experience. The role supports internal stakeholders across ABB’s Headquarter, while driving group-wide initiatives and strategic activities.

Work model: remote/hybrid (remote) (hybrid) Preferred location: Europe.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, preferably indirect services.
• Strong negotiation and analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Fluent in English, able to engage across seniority levels.
• Team player who can work independently.
• Familiarity with legal/contractual terms.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement strategy aligned with category teams.
• Conduct purchasing activities based on needs, specs, price, delivery and terms.
• Manage ABB suppliers performance, ensure quality and compliance.
• Provide market insights, evaluate bids, negotiate agreements.
• Run sourcing events using eSourcing tools and maintain supplier master data.
• Identify new suppliers with stakeholders to support business needs.
• Initiate cost-out programs and optimize processes to meet targets.
• Coordinate orders and deliveries with accurate reporting.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder mgmt

English fluency

Team player

Adaptability

Contract terms

Job description

ABB Corporate Procurement is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist for primary Professional Services (Consulting, Legal, Financial, Tax Services and others) and HR Services (Recruiting, Temporary Labor, Training and others) with hands-on and international experience. The role supports internal stakeholders across ABB’s Headquarter, while driving group-wide initiatives and strategic activities.

Work model: remote/hybrid (remote) (hybrid) Preferred location: Europe.