Specialist Procurement

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About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists

The Opportunity

We have an immediate opening in our Abbott Park IL or Chicago IL Location for a Procurement Specialist Marketing within our Global Procurement Services (GPS) division.

As a Specialist you will lead procurement activities for the stakeholders to bring best value for Abbott Laboratories. You will be responsible for executing against the purchasing and supply management strategies created by the Category Managers. Work intimately with Stakeholders divisions and the Category managers driving the One Abbott Procurement model. Provide superior levels of customer service and satisfaction while adhering to a strict standard of business ethics and integrity. You will have delegated authority to commit company funds. You will work on the definition and resolution of known or anticipated problems in value quality feasibility and specifications in the procurement of goods and services while contributing cost savings partnerships with suppliers and other value-added activities to support customer needs and expectations.

What Youll Work On

• Subject Matter Expertise: Be a recognized expert across categories leveraging your deep understanding of One Procurement strategies to influence impactful projects.

• Goal Achievement: Execute against goals set by Category Leads/Managers/Directors continuously seeking innovative ways to enhance procurement processes.

• Strategic Execution: Implement larger category strategies under the guidance of strategic leaders balancing strategy and operations seamlessly.

• Leadership Role: Coordinate and lead work within your area of expertise guiding colleagues and acting as a pivotal resource.

• Product & Supplier Evaluation: Conduct thorough research and value analysis on services and suppliers recommending process improvements for efficiency.

• Lead Innovation: Drive transformative improvements in procurement processes cycle times and customer service levels.

• Problem Solving: Analyze complex issues and deliver innovative solutions supporting PO conversion and decisive negotiations.

• PO Management: Oversee PO approvals up to $200000 manage change and resolve operational issues and invoice errors.

• Supplier Integration: Enable supplier integration and drive KPI achievement fostering strong business relationships.

• Value Creation: Lead savings initiatives and collaborate across functions to drive value.

• Bid & Proposal Development: Develop and lead agency reviews/complex RFPs and manage small projects.

• Expert Guidance: Provide advice and direction in your primary areas of expertise educating teams on procurement processes.

• Strategy Development: Develop and lead purchasing strategies establish relationships with diverse suppliers and ensure superior customer satisfaction.

• Performance Management: Mentor and manage procurement personnel providing guidance and training to specialists.

• Cultural Awareness: Apply cultural awareness in dealings with foreign business entities driving compliance with corporate policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree: Marketing Business Logistics Engineering Science or Financial Degrees

• 2-4 years of or Procurement experience

Preferred Qualifications

• CPM certification desired

• 2 years of functional experience within Marketing Procurement or Agency Experience

• Project management skills.

• Excellent people skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Proficient in the use of spreadsheet programs

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Strong interdisciplinary intercultural influence and networking skills

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