Senior Specialist, Procurement

Abbott

Senior Procurement Specialist supporting GMI and Supply Chain Resilience Programs at Abbott. Managing supplier negotiations and driving cost reduction strategies in health care.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeLake Forest • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $78,000 - $156,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Procurement, including negotiation, contracting, and sourcing, while effectively managing stakeholder relationships and driving cost reduction strategies. Proficient in project management and data analysis to support Corporate Sustainability initiatives and enhance supply chain resilience.

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Procurement ExperienceNegotiation SkillsProject ManagementData ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

NegotiationContractingSourcingCost Reduction StrategiesValue AnalysisCompetitive Bidding ProcessesSupplier ManagementAnalytical Reporting

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPeople Skills

Tools & Technologies

Power BI

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainStakeholder ManagementCorporate SustainabilityRisk ManagementSupplier Negotiations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and support the GMI Program such as managing supplier negotiations, should cost analysis, supplier transfer projects and product value engineering projects
Support the Supply Chain Resilience Program to develop advanced AI assisted analysis of external risks and internal resilience opportunities within all indirect and direct spend disciplines
Work closely with key stakeholders in both Corporate and Division organizations to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans
Be accountable for building and nurturing stakeholder relationships by serving as a business partner, helping identify critical business requirements and providing sourcing and procurement services
Leverage market and supplier knowledge to drive lower total cost of ownership
Represent Abbott in the industry and community
Develop mastery of category spend; Drive value and lead savings outcomes
Research and evaluate business requirements and suppliers
Lead the procurement team in achieving Corporate Sustainability initiatives
Develop and execute competitive bidding processes (e.g. RFPs, RFIs)
Lead in-person fact-based contract negotiations
Procurement approval of up to $1,000,000
Prepare analytical reports and dashboards to influence stakeholders without authority
Assess complex problems and proposes practical solutions
Perform value analysis on costs and supplier quotes
Create and manage project plans, identify resources to support projects, drive multiple projects through complex sourcing processes and ensure end results meet the requirements
Support completion of contracts, statement of work and standard operating procedures
Ensure all procurement policies and procedures are aligned with internal stakeholders e.g. Legal, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Recommend process improvements to streamline for efficiencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree: Engineering, Science, Business, or Financial Degrees
4-6 years of Procurement experience in negotiation, contracting and sourcing
Project management, Power BI, data management skills
Strong communication and people skills (written and verbal)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists