Manager, Indirect Procurement

3 months ago


Abbott Park, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve peopleâs health. Weâre 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. Youâll also have access to:

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelorâs degree.

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 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.

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 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:

The Manager, Indirect Procurement - Technology is responsible for leading and executing the purchasing supply management activities for all categories and sub categories.  Work closely with key stakeholders in both Corporate and Division organizations to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans.   Nurture stakeholder relationships by serving as a business partner, helping identify critical business requirements and providing sourcing and procurement services that meet expectations. Drive reduced total cost of ownership by optimizing Tier 2 and Tier 3 supply chains. Leverage extensive market and supplier knowledge to drive lower TCO. Represent Abbott strategically in the industry and community. Is recognized as a thought leader within strategic discipline. Significantly influences functional strategy. Leads initiatives.

  • Proactively identifies areas of opportunity for new business opportunities, process improvement, and cost efficiencies.

  • Provides insight to the business unit on how to best develop and leverage Supplier capabilities for the organization(s).

  • Considered an SME across categories.  Strong understanding of "One Procurement" category strategies and work on projects that impact the "One Procurement" team.

What youâll work on:

  • Lead Indirect Procurement - Technology category including: category strategy, negotiations and contract execution.

  • Develops plans and delivers results in fast changing businesses environments. 

  • Develops and implements procurement plans and strategies to support business needs

  • Lead projects/initiatives that have significant impact upon global business.

  • Anticipates internal/external business challenges and drives change

  • Lead project teams to achieve milestones and objectives

  • Solves complex problems, takes a broad perspective to identify solutions

  • Manage PO approvals - up to $2,000,000

  • Educate on existing solutions and enable performance and tech tools development

  • Solves complex problems, takes a broad perspective to identify solutions

  • Develop supplier KPI's and management

  • Drive value and savings for categories

  • Collaboration with functions

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelorâs degree, MBA preferred

  • 5-8 years of Procurement and /or deep Category experience.

  • Experience in Indirect Procurement - Technology including: category strategy, negotiations and contract execution.

  • Strong project management skills.  

  • Robust people skills that include developing strong relationships and solving problems.  Strong use of spreadsheet programs.

  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or similar certification desirable      

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification desirable  

  • Excellent interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills

  • International experience

  • Ability to develop actionable implementation plans

  • Relevant business process knowledge, as related to Procurement and Category Management.

  • Knowledge of category technologies and products.

  • Good negotiating skills

  • Some experience leading teams

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

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 www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal



The base pay for this position is $95,000.00 â $190,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.



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