Procurement Specialist

Västerås, Motorgränd 20; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB invites a procurement professional to lead electronics sourcing within our manufacturing ecosystem. You will implement local sourcing plans, drive supplier relationship management, and ensure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met in alignment with ABB standards.

Required are 2–5 years in procurement, strong cross-functional collaboration, and English fluency; knowledge of Swedish is a plus. Occasional travel may be involved as part of collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a similar field, preferably within manufacturing.
• Proven ability to independently drive sourcing activities and deliver results.
• Strong capability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders without formal authority.
• Experience in strategic sourcing is considered a plus.
• Experience in electronics sourcing (components, EMS, electromechanical) or global supplier management is a plus.
• Fluency in English is required; Swedish is considered a plus.
• Academic degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Executing purchasing strategies to support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products.
• Designing and implementing plans and effective strategies for local sourcing of products/materials to reach business targets.
• Supporting in implementing effective local sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to meet current and future business requirements.
• Applying and implementing procurement standards, tools, and processes in your area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of the purchasing activities in the Procurement function to support the businesses. Scope of assignment will be within the category of Electronics.

You will plan and execute 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. Main stakeholders are our Manufacturing unit and Agile Teams.

Key responsibilities

• Executing purchasing strategies to support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products.
• Designing and implementing plans and effective strategies for local sourcing of products/materials to reach business targets.
• Supporting in implementing effective local sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to meet current and future business requirements.
• Applying and implementing procurement standards, tools, and processes in your area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.

Team dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role

• 2–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a similar field, preferably within manufacturing.
• Proven ability to independently drive sourcing activities and deliver results.
• Strong capability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders without formal authority.
• Experience in strategic sourcing is considered a plus.
• Experience in electronics sourcing (components, EMS, electromechanical) or global supplier management is a plus.
• Fluency in English is required; Swedish is considered a plus.
• Academic degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.

Additional information

We are looking for someone who is self‑driven, takes ownership, and can manage suppliers independently. You should be comfortable working cross‑functionally and influencing others without formal authority, be proactive, solution‑oriented, and build strong relationships across functions. Travel may be required.

We value people from diverse backgrounds and are an equal opportunity employer.