Procurement Specialist with German

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This position reports to:
Procurement Team Leader
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Are you a tech-minded, digitally experienced professional ready for the future of procurement? This is a role designed for motivated, tech-minded individuals who thrive in busy, changing environments. If you’re interested in leveraging innovative digital tools, willing to learn new skills, and ready to take on meaningful challenges, we want you on our team! With us, you’ll be involved in industrial digitalization, engaging with advanced technology and collaborating with experts from around the globe.

We are an international innovative technology leader that is advancing industrial digitalization. One of our key goals is to be leaner, and to move closer to the customer. To expand our Procurement team, we are looking for a Buyer with fluency in German language and practical experience in purchasing. Seize this unique opportunity to shape our procurement organization and grow together with the rapidly developing business.

Step into the heart of procurement as our next IM&S (Indirect Materials and Services) Buyer—where every day brings challenges and important work! In this role, you’ll be working on the entire Procure-to-Pay process for indirect goods and services, working at the intersection of technology and international business. You’ll engage with a diverse network of colleagues and suppliers from around the world, ensuring seamless order creation, tracking deliveries, and keeping everything running smoothly for our ABB Electrification Business Area.

You will be mainly accountable for:

- Managing the end-to-end purchasing process, including launching purchase orders, confirming deliveries, and monitoring supplier performance to ensure timely and effective execution.

- Aligning supplier orders with internal requirements, ensuring quality, timely delivery, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness, while building good day-to-day relationships with approved suppliers and collaborating with local and international teams.

- Overseeing goods receipt verification and invoice processing, ensuring accurate and smooth execution of procurement transactions.

- Supporting supplier scouting together with Category teams and managing the supplier onboarding process through SAP Ariba.

- Supporting strategic sourcing activities by executing sourcing strategies, handling tactical negotiations and small RFQs, analyzing spend, and comparing supplier proposals to benefit the organization.

- Supporting digitalization, automation, and continuous improvement within procurement processes, while collaborating in cross-functional and virtual teams and contributing to international projects.

If you’re ready to learn, grow your skills, and be part of industrial digitalization, this is your platform to contribute. Let’s transform procurement together!

Qualifications for the role:

- You have at least 2 years of experience in purchasing or buyer roles, with a good understanding of procurement processes.

- You are highly adept in SAP Purchasing Module and SAP Ariba, with practical experience using both systems.

- You possess solid Excel and digital skills, with an openness to using technology to improve ways of working.

- You are comfortable communicating in German at C1 level and Business English at B2/C1 level, with effective written and verbal communication skills.

- You are self-motivated, customer-focused, and solution-oriented, with the ability to handle shifting priorities and an openness to innovation.

- You are comfortable working both on your own and collaboratively in diverse teams; experience working in international and virtual team environments is considered.

Your benefits:

- Modern office space located in a prime area of Cracow, designed for comfort and productivity

- Personalized development approach supported by collaboration with international experts

- Opportunities for professional and personal growth through role-specific and soft skills training

- Comprehensive benefits package including private medical care, life insurance, and support for eyeglasses

- Base salary tailored to your experience and skills, plus additional financial perks like annual bonuses and an internal share purchase plan

- Diverse range of in-kind benefits, from healthy lifestyle initiatives to knowledge sharing and team-building experiences

- Inclusive and welcoming workplace, representing 44 nationalities under one roof

- Engaging, collaborative team environment that values your ideas and drive—ideal for those seeking growth and meaningful contributions, not predictable routines

Take the next step in your career and join our Electrification IMS Procurement Team, where innovation and continuous learning are at the heart of what we do!

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

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