Senior Specialist Procurement

4 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Abbott Full time

The Opportunity

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Our location in Lake County and/or Chicago, Illinois, currently has an opportunity in Business Excellence as a Senior Procurement Specialist. The Senior Procurement Specialist will be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing key projects, and leveraging data analytics to enhance procurement processes. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a proven track record in project management and process optimization. The Senior Procurement Specialist will enhance procurement operations through effective analytics and program management, ensuring the optimization of procurement processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting strategic decision-making through data-driven insights. This role will work across multiple verticals and categories across all Abbott business units globally.

What You’ll Work On:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Support implementation and management of technology (e.g. Source to Pay), category strategies and processes Develop and maintain procurement analytics to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive improvements Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within procurement and Abbott businesses in alignment with organizational goals Communicate and drive change globally as a change champion within the Business Excellence organization in alignment with organizational goals. Lead resolution on issues within Source to Pay technology improvements.

PROCESS MANAGEMENT/IMPROVEMENT

Develop and present reports and dashboards to senior management, highlighting key metrics and insights. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements Seek innovative ways to maintain and improve procurement processes, cycle times, total acquisition costs, and customer service levels. Conduct regular process reviews and audits to identify areas for improvement Utilize data analytics to provide insights and recommendations for optimizing procurement strategies and operations. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics. Conduct spends analysis, supplier performance evaluation, and market trend analysis to support decision-making. Support implementation and management of procurement technologies such as e-procurement systems, supplier management software, and automation tools. Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in procurement and supply chain management. Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure seamless integration of technology solutions

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of procurement processes. Seek and support business relationships with Category Managers and Business Stakeholders Work with cross functional teams for continuous improvement of the Source to Pay technology and trouble-shoot issues Meet regularly with stakeholders and support functions to ensure good customer satisfaction and continuous improvement Exhibit cultural awareness with foreign business entities Assist with change management, leading business to adopt change and embrace technology and supplier consolidations Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and supply chain teams, to align procurement strategies with business objectives.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics or a related field. MBA or relevant certification is a plus. 4-6 years of procurement, process improvement, project management, data analytics and/or technology integration Source to Pay Process Experience Strong data analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Smartsheet) Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully leading improvement initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

Category Management and/or Category Strategy understanding Strong expertise in SAP Ariba technology and processes Excellent project management skills with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams. Ability to create PowerPoint decks and presentations Functional experience in Procurement and other functions Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels Excellent problem-solving skills Project Management skills Proficiency in data visualization tools and techniques Ability to create PowerPoint decks

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