Procurement Manager

Abbott Laboratories • Irving, TX

10d • $99,300 - $198,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations and sourcing activities that ensure a reliable, compliant, and cost-effective supply of materials and services. The role partners with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings, improve supplier performance, mitigate supply risks, and support business growth. This is not a remote opportunity, and travel may be up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, Market Strategy/Marketing Analysis, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supplier management, planning, or supply chain operations, including experience supporting manufacturing or operational environments.
• Demonstrated success managing supplier relationships, negotiating purchase agreements, ensuring continuity of supply, supporting inventory management objectives, and executing procurement processes that meet business, quality, delivery, and cost requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and contract administration.
• Experience managing supplier performance and resolving quality, delivery, and supply issues.
• Ability to identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Understanding of inventory management, demand planning, and working capital optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Experience implementing efficient and compliant procurement processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed environment.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing procurement teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement tools.
• CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or related supply chain certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals.
• Execute sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and issue resolution.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain and supplier risks.
• Drive cost reduction, inventory optimization, and working capital improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to support business initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Manage employee performance, development, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and purchasing controls.
• Build strong internal and external business relationships.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support business objectives.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Potential qualification for free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.
• Health and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

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