Supplier Account Manager
HORSE
ERP
Senior Procurement Specialist
Abbott
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Illinois
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💰 $75,300 - $150,700 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Serve as a subject matter expert in Professional Services procurement, with deep knowledge of category strategies and supplier capabilities
- Act as a category lead, implementing category strategies in alignment with Global Category Strategy guidance
- Lead and support contract negotiations, ensuring optimal value and risk mitigation
- Conduct supplier research, value analysis, and cost evaluations to drive informed sourcing decisions
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Ethics & Compliance, and other internal partners to ensure policy and regulatory compliance
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand needs and align on sourcing strategies
- Identify and engage with diverse suppliers, supporting Abbott’s commitment to supplier diversity
- Support the execution of sourcing strategies and regional/global procurement initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Logistics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 4 years of procurement experience, preferably in professional services or indirect categories
- Strong negotiation and strategic sourcing skills
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels
- Experience in supplier management and contract negotiation
- Preferred: 2+ years of functional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Preferred: Strong project management and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Ariba) and data governance tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
