Procurement Specialist

ABB; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a procurement professional in Sweden to lead and optimize local sourcing within the Electronics category. You will execute sourcing strategies, drive supplier performance, and collaborate with Manufacturing and Agile teams to meet business targets.

The role requires 2–5 years in procurement, English fluency, and willingness to travel. A degree or equivalent experience is expected, with travel as part of the job. ABB focuses on safe, sustainable, and innovative energy solutions.

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

Sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Strategic sourcing

Electronics sourcing

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Academic degree or equivalent experience

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: Procurement Manager

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.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• 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.

Our 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

We are looking for someone who is self-driven and takes ownership of their work. In this role, you will manage your own suppliers and are expected to drive initiative forward independently. Since procurement relies heavily on collaboration to succeed, you need to be comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing others without formal authority. You are proactive, solution-oriented, and able to build strong relationships across functions to get things done. For this role you need to be open to travel.

More About Us

ABB Electrification enables safe, smart, and sustainable solutions for energy distribution and management. The business focuses on advancing technologies that support the global energy transition and electrified future. Employees contribute to innovative projects across industries, infrastructure, and buildings worldwide.