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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.\nThis position reports to:\nElectronics & Devices Procurement Manager__\nYour role and responsibilities\nIn this role, you will have the opportunity to purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and terms. Each day, you will ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.\nYou will also apply your skills in supporting the identification of new suppliers in collaboration with the relevant category team.\nThe work model for the role is: #Li-Onsite\nIn this role, you’ll help run what runs the world by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact, as you will be accountable for:\nInitiating Purchase Orders in the system, according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures, and confirming delivery with suppliers, monitoring, and tracking supplier performance to PO requirements.\nNegotiating agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews price lists and terms and conditions.\nProposing frame agreements to leadership and acting on them after receiving approval.\nVerifying external capacity of all suppliers and approaching new ones on the market.\nAnalyzing and evaluating bids to determine the optimal value.\nQualifications for the role\nYou hold a Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Economy.\nYou have at least 2 years of experience in similar positions;\nPrevious experience in product engineering, supply chain or purchasing area would be considered a plus;\nKnowledge of main Mechanical technologies used in industrial processes would be a nice to have;\nKnowledge of SAP is considered a plus;\nYou are at ease communicating in English and Italian;\nGood knowledge of MS Office (excel, access, word, ppt);\nStrong interpersonal skills, ability to manage different tasks, good communication skills.\nCompensation Package\nAs part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position:\nApplicable CBA: Metalmeccanico \nMinimum annual salary: €48.000\nVariable Pay: AIP target 5% + Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus\nThe offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.\nBenefits as per policy\nFlexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration and Wellbeing support for employees and their families\nWelfare plan with a wide range of personalized services\nCanteen or meal vouchers provided.\nMore about us\nABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. 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