Supply chain specialist

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This position reports to:

Procurement Manager

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PROCURMENT/ SOURCING SPECIALIST

Are you motivated by making an impact early in the sales process and contributing directly to winning projects?

As a Procurement Specialist in ABB Marine & Ports, you will play a key role at the intersection of Sales, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and our supplier network. You will be closely involved from the sales phase, helping shape competitive, high-quality proposals that turn customer opportunities into successful projects.

In this role, you will actively engage suppliers, drive competitive sourcing strategies, and negotiate commercial terms,  always with a strong focus on collaboration, transparency, and compliance. You will be part of a global organization where your contribution truly matters, and where teamwork and trust are key to success.

Your responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Sales team during the bidding phase to strengthen proposals through competitive sourcing, supplier engagement, and commercial negotiations
• Drive supplier competition and ensure detailed and transparent comparison of offers to secure the best overall value
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, enabling constructive dialogue and long-term collaboration
• Ensure supplier offers meet project, contractual, quality, delivery, sustainability, and commercial requirements
• Actively manage and develop the supplier base, qualifying new suppliers when needed to support business growth
• Responsible for handover from Sales to project execution from an SCM perspective and contribute in supplier kick-off meetings
• Monitor and follow up on supplier performance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring commitments are met
• Ensure all sourcing activities are fully aligned with ABB policies, standards, and sustainability requirements

Your background

• Several years of experience in the technology or manufacturing industry working as a buyer, or in other SCM roles.
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with a strong drive to deliver results
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to support negotiations and cross-functional teamwork.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural organization
• Experience working with international suppliers and global sourcing activities
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, with knowledge of electrical equipment.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken; additional language skills are a plus

More about us

ABB Marine & Ports is shaping the future of sustainable shipping and port operations. Together with our customers and partners, we deliver innovative solutions that improve efficiency, safety, and environmental performance. At ABB, you will be encouraged to grow, take responsibility, and be yourself – in a workplace where collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement are valued.

Are you interested in this opportunity?

We look forward to receiving your application and CV by May 17. 2026.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our online career portal. Applications sent by email must be deleted and will not be processed due to data privacy requirements.

For questions about the position, please contact Kristian Strand at [email protected].

ABB is a provider of critical infrastructure, and personnel security is therefore important to ABB and our customers. In cooperation with Meditor, ABB in Norway conducts background checks on candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is done to ensure compliance with ABB’s recruitment and personnel security policies, as well as applicable legal requirements related to trade sanctions. Candidates will be asked to provide relevant information.

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