Procurement Manager – Ingredient Strategy

Abbott • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Manager – Ingredient Strategy will lead the development of enterprise-wide sourcing strategies and drive high-impact initiatives that shape the future of Abbott’s ingredient portfolio. This role is accountable for defining and executing a comprehensive category strategy framework that enables critical business decisions across key ingredient categories. With a strong focus on proactive risk management, the role will navigate evolving global regulations, strengthen supplier capabilities, and deliver measurable value to Abbott’s nutrition business. This leader will play a pivotal role in ensuring supply continuity, quality excellence, and cost competitiveness in a dynamic global environment. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders internally and externally, demonstrating executive presence, strategic vision, and the ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable, results-driven solutions. This position requires a forward-thinking leader who can anticipate risk, optimize supplier performance, and drive innovation across the supply base.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, or a related field required
• 6+ years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience
• Proven experience developing and executing business or category strategies
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level initiatives with measurable impact
• Experience collaborating with and influencing senior leadership
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and interaction with governmental agencies
• Prior people leadership experience with a focus on team development

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
• Experience in food, dairy, agriculture, or ingredient procurement preferred

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and execute global ingredient procurement strategies aligned with Abbott’s long-term objectives.
• Establish category strategies that guide critical decision-making, investment priorities, and risk mitigation.
• Serve as a thought leader on market trends, supply risks, and regulatory changes.
• Drive innovation and sustainability initiatives across ingredient sourcing.
• Manage purchasing activities and supplier spend in compliance with corporate procurement policies.
• Design and implement scalable procurement processes and strategic roadmaps.
• Guide stakeholders through structured frameworks to align on goals, execution approach, and performance metrics.
• Leverage advanced analytics to inform strategic decisions and optimize cost structures.
• Identify opportunities for value creation and continuous improvement across categories.
• Lead procurement efforts within cross-functional initiatives impacting quality, regulatory compliance, and R&D.
• Manage high-visibility programs from problem identification through solution implementation with minimal oversight.
• Ensure alignment with corporate priorities and deliver results that strengthen supply continuity and positively impact P&L performance.
• Champion continuous improvement in procurement tools, processes, and governance.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to drive innovation, resilience, and competitive advantage.
• Lead complex negotiations and manage supplier performance at an executive level.
• Partner with senior leaders across R&D, Quality, Legal, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to deliver integrated solutions.
• Present strategies, insights, and recommendations clearly to executive leadership and governance committees.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Drive talent development and succession planning.
• Monitor and respond to evolving global regulatory requirements impacting ingredient sourcing.
• Partner with Legal, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance.
• Influence internal policy development and support external advocacy efforts.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager