Project Procurement Specialist

• Procurement Project Execution
• Assuming overall responsibility for correct and on-time delivery of goods and services procured from global suppliers
• Managing open orders and maintaining proactive expediting and progress control throughout project execution
• Coordinating schedule and freeze alignment, ensuring suppliers meet critical project milestones
• Conducting kick-off meetings and coordinating internal stakeholders to establish clear project expectations
• Handling comprehensive documentation control, including document transmittals and milestone documentation
• Monitoring procurement activity status with proactive identification and resolution of delivery delays
• Negotiating and managing change orders, expediting their execution while maintaining contractual alignment
• Exercising contractual control over supplier performance and execution compliance with PO terms
• Defending ABB's contractual rights by compiling, documenting, and addressing supplier claims
• Coordinating project teams regarding third-party supplier deliveries, including storage, warranty, and related logistics
• Tracking schedules and execution progress as an integral part of project management activities
• Acting as the representative of the procurement team in interactions with project management, sales, supplier quality and the engineering team
• Traveling to Switzerland during trial period and annually thereafter
• Supplier visits upon special request

• High school / university education (technical field is an advantage)
• Experience as a buyer in the technical field
• English language on the communicative level (daily written and oral communication, minimum B2)
• Be very proactive in communication with suppliers and customers (search and negotiation)
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with a diverse range of individuals across various positions and locations
• Ability to manage complex tasks with a lot of unknown variables during project tender phase
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Understanding the processes and organization of multinational companies
• Experience in MS Office – Excel (orientation in pivot tables, etc.) & Power Point

Technical field education

• Flexible working hours
• Option to work from home (Home Office) with a financial contribution
• Annual financial bonus
• 25 days of vacation
• Annual salary review
• Opportunity for further career growth in the Czech Republic and worldwide
• MultiSport card
• Meal allowance
• Contribution to the benefits portal (2-3% of monthly salary)
• Referral bonus for recommending a new employee
• Opportunity for education – internal/external professional courses, language courses, and conferences
• Company events (Christmas party, team buildings, family days, and more)
• Assistance line – professional psychological counseling
• Additional leave for extraordinary life events and support for expectant parents
• Office with good transport accessibility
• Company parking for employees commuting from outside Ostrava
• Opportunity to take yoga classes directly at the workplace
• Foosball and darts directly at the workplace
• Accident insurance
• Discounts on ABB electrical installation materials
• Discounts with our partners