Procurement Specialist (Electrical Switchgear Technical Buyer)

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 Identifying new suppliers in cooperation with relevant category team, qualifying new suppliers in cooperation with supplier quality and engineering specialists, designing and implementing plans for local sourcing to reach the business targets Supporting regional and global sourcing initiatives as required, working for GBS centers, supporting specific assigned tasks related to sourcing, like e-sourcing activities, negotiating agreements with main suppliers and periodically renewing pricelists, terms and conditions Analyzing and evaluating bids in order to determine the optimal value, supporting bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information, initiating Purchase Orders (PO) 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 Overseeing supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolving performance issues, aligning supplier orders with customer requirements (based on ERP or Standard Operating Procedures /project requirements) in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price Ensuring the SAP Ariba platform is updated as defined in the procedure, applying and implementing PL standards, tools and processes in the area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost and sustainability, creating and updating reports, as required, following the ABB standards Adapting corporate contractual framework to the local business needs, recommending frame agreements to management and executing upon approval, conducting all Procurement & Logistics activities for all goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures Ensuring Pro-Supply global supplier relationship management platform is kept updated as defined in ABB Tools procedure, ensuring integrity and compliance with ABB values and ethics in all activities, implementing and ensuring compliance with the ABB code of conduct, global and local standards, tools, policies and processes in their assigned area Demonstrating an understanding of ABB Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) terms, concept application, reporting and risks, executing effective and transparent communication internally & externally and between different units and centers Work model is: on site Qualifications for the role Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, (Industrial and/or Electrical) Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant field Certified Procurement & Supply Chain is preferable Procurement & Supply Chain experience is a privilege Knowledge of industrial sector preferable to be electrical switchgear Fluency in English and Turkish language is mandatory 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? Apply today or visit to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.