Senior Manager, Packaging Procurement

Abbott

Strategic Purchasing Leader overseeing and optimizing procurement activities at Abbott. Ensuring cost-effective purchasing while maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and supplier performance.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,300 - $226,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with cross-functional leaders to forecast demand for goods, materials, and services
Develop procurement plans, cost estimates, and timelines to support business needs
Evaluate, select, and negotiate with suppliers for key contracts and purchases
Establish purchasing policies, standards, and evaluation tools for supplier selection
Analyze purchasing trends and identify opportunities for bulk buying and cost savings
Monitor market price trends and new product offerings to optimize spend
Manage and strengthen relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors
Ensure consistent delivery of quality, service, and reliability from suppliers
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing purchasing team
Oversee team performance, resource allocation, and achievement of targets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate pricing and market trends
Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementpurchasingsupply chain managementcontract negotiationcost estimationmarket analysisbulk buyingsupplier evaluationresource allocationteam performance management

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachinganalytical skillscommunicationstakeholder management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Finance