About this Robotics Procurement Specialist role at ABB
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
This Position reports to:
Quality 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. Each day, you will execute assigned activities as per 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.
The work model for the role is: #Li-Hybrid
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement team in ABB Robotics Italy and support the sourcing strategy for automation, robotics and Artificial Intelligence technologies.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing supplier relationships, negotiating complex commercial agreements, driving cost optimization initiatives, and ensuring supply continuity for highly innovative engineering projects. This position requires strong technical understanding of industrial automation systems, robotics platforms, electronic components, software-enabled solutions and emerging AI technologies.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for automation, robotics, AI and advanced technology categories.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, service levels, and long-term partnership agreements.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing and Project Management teams in an international context.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value engineering, and supply chain optimization
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and industrialization projects.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related disciplines.
- You have at least 10 years of experience in procurement within industrial automation, robotics, electronics, mechatronics, or high-tech manufacturing environments.
- Excellent analytical and commercial negotiation skills
- You are passionate about Robotics, Automation, and AI
- You are at ease communicating in English
- Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP).
- You hold current VISA to work in Italy
Compensation Package
As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position:
Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico
Minimum annual salary: €53.000
Variable Pay: Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus
The offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.
Benefits as per policy
Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration and Wellbeing support for employees and their families
Welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services
Canteen or meal vouchers provided
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.
Run What Runs the World.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
