Senior Specialist Procurement
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 78000 - 156000
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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
As a Senior Procurement Specialist Plastics you will play a critical role in shaping and executing Abbotts global plastics category this role youll lead sourcing initiatives supplier negotiations and contract management while driving innovation sustainability and operational excellence across multiple sites. Youll collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure procurement strategies align with business goals and regulatory standards.
What Youll Work On
Execute the plastics category strategy across North America and global locations.
Identify evaluate and select suppliers; lead RFIs RFPs and factbased negotiations.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for plastic materials and components.
Monitor resin pricing market trends and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing decisions.
Drive costsaving initiatives value engineering efforts and cash flow improvements.
Partner with engineering and operations to align specifications with business needs.
Ensure compliance with quality regulatory and sustainability requirements.
Improve supplier performance mitigate supply chain risks and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to enable seamless procurement operations.
Support contract development statements of work and standard operating procedures.
Lead complex procurement projects and maintain deep category knowledge and market intelligence.
Assist with financial planning LBE projections and related analytics.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Engineering Finance or a related field.
35 years of experience in procurement or supply chain preferably within plastics or packaging.
Strong supplier negotiation contracting and relationshipmanagement skills.
Experience with AI tools digital procurement platforms and sustainability initiatives.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office SAP Access and data analytics tools.
Ability to travel up to 15%.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification from ISM or APICS.
Lean/Six Sigma experience.
Project management experience; PMP certification or training is a plus.
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.
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The base pay for this position is
$78000.00 $156000.00In 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:
Yes 15 % of the Time
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
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