Procurement Manager

Abbott • Pleasanton, CA

2d • $114,000 - $228,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Plan, direct, and optimize all purchasing activities to ensure goods, materials, and services meet organizational standards for cost, quality, delivery, and reliability of supply. This role combines tactical execution with strategic sourcing leadership, supporting both site operations and broader supply chain objectives within a regulated medical device environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management
• Experience operating in a regulated environment (medical device, pharma, or similar preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and issue resolution
• Strong analytical capabilities, including experience with cost analysis, forecasting, and data-driven decision making
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and procurement reporting tools
• Proven ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Medical device or other highly regulated industry experience
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and working with Engineering and Quality teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier risk and develop continuity of supply strategies
• Experience in a matrixed, global organization
• People leadership experience, including team development and performance management
• Advanced analytics capabilities (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools)
• Strong commercial acumen with experience driving cost reduction and value improvement initiatives
• Ability to balance tactical execution with strategic sourcing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Finance) to anticipate demand and ensure alignment of procurement strategies with business needs.
• Develop and execute purchasing plans, including cost estimates, capacity assessments, and supply continuity strategies.
• Evaluate, select, and onboard suppliers in alignment with quality, regulatory, and business requirements.
• Lead commercial negotiations within established authority, including pricing, payment terms, and long-term supply agreements.
• Drive supplier performance management, including delivery, quality, cost, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and implement procurement policies, tools, and standard work to ensure consistent evaluation of supplier proposals and performance.
• Analyze internal purchasing trends and external market conditions to identify cost savings opportunities, including bulk purchasing and value engineering.
• Monitor industry trends, supply risks, and new product offerings to proactively adjust sourcing strategies.
• Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply and high service levels.
• Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals, setting objectives, managing performance, and building organizational capability.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle management through close collaboration with Engineering and Quality teams.
• Utilize ERP systems (SAP) and analytics tools to drive data-based decision making, reporting, and performance tracking.

Benefits

• 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
• FreeU education benefit

What This Job Offers

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