Remote Procurement Strategist (R&D & Supplier Excellence)

Jobtiger; Łódź; Remote; PLN 264,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Procurement professional to lead purchasing and logistics activities across R&D projects, ensuring compliance with standards and optimizing supplier performance. You will coordinate with engineering, product management, and BI teams, driving cost savings and value creation.

The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, local sourcing strategies, and cross-functional collaboration to support ABB Smart Buildings and other divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Procurement/ Supply Chain or related field with solid technical understanding to work between Procurement, Engineering and other teams.
• Proven experience in Procurement, with a solid track record in supplier management and R&D project coordination.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills; Agile Gate Model experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement activities for R&D projects and act as interface between technology and product management and Business Line Procurement teams.
• Execute purchasing and logistics strategies to optimize cost, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products.
• Design and implement local sourcing plans and strategies aligned with business targets.
• Apply procurement standards, tools, and processes including supplier negotiations to ensure quality, delivery, cost and sustainability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Agile Gate Model

Supplier management

R&D coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Procurement/ Supply Chain or related field

Job description

ABB is seeking a Procurement professional to lead purchasing and logistics activities across R&D projects, ensuring compliance with standards and optimizing supplier performance. You will coordinate with engineering, product management, and BI teams, driving cost savings and value creation.

The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, local sourcing strategies, and cross-functional collaboration to support ABB Smart Buildings and other divisions.