Senior Procurement Specialist
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 75300 - 150700
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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 are seeking aSenior Procurement Specialist Professional Servicesto join our Regional Category team within the Global Procurement Services (GPS) division. This role can be based in eitherAbbott Park ILorChicago IL.
As a key member of Abbotts global procurement organization you will help drive theOne Abbott Procurementvisiondelivering strategic value fostering cross-divisional synergies and enabling cost-effective compliant solutions. Youll collaborate with stakeholders across functions to develop and execute impactful sourcing strategies that support business goals.
What Youll Work On
Serve as asubject matter expertin Professional Services procurement with deep knowledge of category strategies and supplier capabilities.
Act as acategory lead with a strong understanding of business needs and supplier landscapes.
Implement category strategies in alignment with Global Category Strategy guidance.
Lead and supportcontract negotiations ensuring optimal value and risk mitigation.
Conduct supplier research value analysis and cost evaluations to drive informed sourcing decisions.
Collaborate with Legal Finance Ethics & Compliance and other internal partners to ensure policy and regulatory compliance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand needs and align on sourcing strategies.
Identify and engage withdiverse suppliers supporting Abbotts commitment to supplier diversity.
Support the execution of sourcing strategies and initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree inBusiness Marketing Logistics Engineering Finance or a related field.
Minimum4 years of procurement experience preferably in professional services or indirect categories.
Strongnegotiation and strategic sourcingskills.
Proven ability toinfluence and collaborateacross functions and levels.
Experience insupplier managementandcontract negotiation.
Preferred Qualifications
2 years of functional experience inProcurement Supply Chain or a related field.
Strongproject managementandproblem-solvingskills.
Proficiency inMicrosoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience withERP systems(e.g. Ariba) and data governance tools.
Excellentwritten and verbal communicationskills.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$75300.00 $150700.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Category Management
DIVISION:
GPS Global Purchasing Services
LOCATION:
United States > Abbott Park : AP52
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- SAP Materials Management
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Employee Evaluation
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
WHO WE ARE CREATING LIFE-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY From removing the regular pain of fingersticks as people manage their diabetes to connecting patients to doctors with real-time information monitoring their hearts, from easing chronic pain and movement disorders to testing half the world’s ... View more
