Senior Specialist Procurement

Senior Specialist Procurement page is loaded## Senior Specialist Procurement locations:
United States - Illinois - Abbott Park:
United States  Chicago :
Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.time type:
Full time posted on:
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End Date:
February 5, 2026 (7 days left to apply) job requisition :
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.##
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* JOB DESCRIPTION:

**** Working at Abbott
** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
* Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
* Free medical coverage for employees  via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
* An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
* Tuition reimbursement, the  student debt program and  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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
** The Opportunity
** As a Senior Procurement Specialist – Plastics, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing Abbott’s global plastics category strategy. In this role, you’ll lead sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management while driving innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence across multiple sites. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure procurement strategies align with business goals and regulatory standards.
** What You’ll Work On
*** Execute the plastics category strategy across North America and global locations.
* Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers; lead RFIs, RFPs, and fact‑based negotiations.
* Develop and implement sourcing strategies for plastic materials and components.
* Monitor resin pricing, market trends, and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing decisions.
* Drive cost‑saving initiatives, value engineering efforts, and cash flow improvements.
* Partner with engineering and operations to align specifications with business needs.
* Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.
* Improve supplier performance, mitigate supply chain risks, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to enable seamless procurement operations.
* Support contract development, statements of work, and standard operating procedures.
* Lead complex procurement projects and maintain deep category knowledge and market intelligence.
* Assist with financial planning, LBE projections, and related analytics.
** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
* 3–5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably within plastics or packaging.
* Strong supplier negotiation, contracting, and relationship‑management skills.
* Experience with AI tools, digital procurement platforms, and sustainability initiatives.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, Access, and data analytics tools.
* Ability to travel up to 15%.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Certification from ISM or APICS.
* Lean/Six Sigma experience.
* Project management experience; PMP certification or training is a plus.
** Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
** Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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