Procurement Intern - Strategic Sourcing

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

Are you ready to contribute to the digital transformation of industries, with focus on Supply Chain and Sourcing functions? As an active part of our international team you will have the opportunity to play a key role in the design, execution and implementation of strategic sourcing projects for complex direct material categories in ABB Smart Buildings. During this internship you will contribute to the transformation journey towards digital and asset light by focusing on elements as sourcing analytics, contract management as well as sustainability.

This position reports to

Head of Global Category

Your responsibilities

• Searching new suppliers, initiating and maintaining internal and external business contacts
• Enquiring supplier capability, financials, industrial set up and strategic orientation and participating in supplier negotiations
• Executing and implementing Requests for Quotations (RFQ) for direct materials (electronics, plastics, metals, assembly) covering selection of supplier base, demand collection, execution of the RFQ, review of commercial offers and negotiation preparation
• Participating to the planning, preparation and organization of external supplier events and cross-functional workshops (i.e. defining meeting contents, agendas etc.)
• Contributing to the sustainability journey of the Division supply chain: build and monitor implementation plan, centered around the reduction of carbon footprint, collecting and analyzing environmental data; developing usage of sustainable and recyclable raw materials
• Contributing to the development and the deployment of standard contract framework, definition of governance processes and implementation with key selected suppliers

Your background

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large and complex datasets
• Passion for quality of offered and provided services by using inquisitive approach: ability to test models, options and assumptions through questioning
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills
• Ongoing or recently completed master’s degree in Engineering, Business or a related field
• Fluency in English

More about us

We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Work model: hybrid #LI-hybrid We offer: An interesting job in a company promoting innovative and modern technologies. Opportunity for professional development in an international environment and for increasing your abilities and skills in various areas. Employment in a stable company with an established position in the market. Attractive salary based on your professional experience and skills. Good working environment. To apply for the position, please send your application via our page. We reserve the right to answer only to the chosen candidates. ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate