Senior Procurement Specialist - Operations

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. You’ll 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 bachelor’s 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.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead procurement and contracting activities with new and existing suppliers.

• Execute purchasing and supply management strategies developed by Category Managers and Category Leaders.

• Partner closely with Legal and category teams throughout the contract development and negotiation process.

• Drive cost savings, supplier performance, and value-creation initiatives across procurement categories.

• Research, evaluate, and analyze supplier proposals, product offerings, and pricing to identify optimal solutions.

• Lead complex RFPs, bidding events, and procurement projects from planning through execution.

• Manage purchase order approvals up to $1,000,000 and support PO conversion and change management activities.

• Resolve complex procurement, operational, and invoice-related issues while identifying root causes and implementing solutions.

• Enable supplier integration efforts and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and cross-functional business partners.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, cycle times, and customer service levels.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor, providing guidance and training to procurement team members.

• Support supplier diversity initiatives and foster relationships with diverse suppliers.

• Promote compliance with corporate policies, procurement standards, and ethical business practices.

• Collaborate across functions and geographies while applying cultural awareness in global supplier engagements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Finance, or a related field.

• 4+ years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, purchasing, or related business experience.

• Experience managing supplier relationships, contracts, and procurement activities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex business issues.

• Ability to effectively partner with cross-functional stakeholders and influence outcomes.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to high ethical standards and compliance-driven decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) certification or similar procurement certification.

• 2+ years of advanced functional procurement or strategic sourcing experience.

• Experience leading RFPs, supplier negotiations, and sourcing projects.

• Project management experience with the ability to drive initiatives from concept through execution.

• Advanced relationship-building, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities, including mentoring and coaching team members.

• Experience working with supplier performance management and procurement technology tools.

• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet and data analysis tools.

• Demonstrated success delivering cost savings and operational improvements.

• Strong intercultural, networking, and collaboration skills within global organizations.