Procurement Specialist

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Our location in Lake County, Illinois, currently has an opportunity for Procurement Specialist, Regional Procurement Operations. The Specialist applies experience and procurement knowledge to execute procurement best practices and execute strategies across Global Procurement Services. Work with customers, internal and external, and the Divisions to solve issues and drive high levels of customer service. The position will be responsible to Identify, research, and evaluate suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.

Proactively seek innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times, and customer service levels

Full understanding of the "One Procurement" strategies. Strong knowledge and project work across multiple categories that impact the team positively.

Works within defined processes and procedures and may help determine appropriate approaches for change.

What You'll Work On:

First line responder; pivots between strategy, operations and transactional procurement

Drive a defined Source to Pay process flow globally

Execute against category strategies and work in the guidance of strategic category leaders

Develop and drive contract processes within a Contract Technology Platform

Develop and drive catalog strategies within a Catalog Technology Platform

Manage SOWs/RFI's/Ordering documents. Assist with supplier selection

Execute ad-hoc/one off buys

Educate on existing solutions and enable performance and tech tools development

Drive continuous improvement of global procurement processes and tools

Communicate and drive change globally as a change champion within the Regional Procurement Operations organization and Source to Pay Technology platform

Lead resolution on issues within Source to Pay technology improvements.

Enable supplier integration and KPI's

Drive savings outcomes

Collaboration with functions, divisions and global procurement teams

Create and implement RFPs.

Drive Key Performance Indicators and Value Metrics

Performs routine professional-based activities and contribute to and manage some projects.

Communicate with appropriate departments to clarify request and obtain appropriate supporting documentation for the purchase

Implement agreed purchasing strategies for category globally

Seek and support business relationships with diverse suppliers globally

Meet regularly with divisional customers and support functions to ensure good customer satisfaction and continuous improvement

Exhibit cultural awareness with foreign business entities

Seek, develop, and maintain business relationships with suppliers, clients and customers.

Lead business to adopt change within global procurement

Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.

Executes against the goals set by the Regional Procurement Operations team.

Seek innovative ways to maintain and improve procurement processes, cycle times, total acquisition costs, and customer service levels.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree: Engineering, Science, Business, or Financial Degrees.

2+ years of Procurement experience.

Experience with Source to Pay Systems (Ariba, Coupa, NetSuite, JDA preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

4+ years of Procurement experience within a large Healthcare company

Functional, day to day, experience

End to end contracting experience within Ariba

Contracting experience with SOWs, Amendments, NDAs and MSAs

Ability to manage multiple requests in a fast paced environment

Strong people skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Self-Starter

Skilled in spreadsheet programs

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Good interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills

The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.An Equal Opportunity EmployerAbbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com