Procurement Specialist

Abbott•Scottsdale, AZ

12h•$78,000 - $156,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 of which you dream. 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 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 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 Procurement Specialist is responsible for executing against the purchasing and supply management strategies created by the Category Managers. Work intimately with customers, divisions and the Category managers driving the "One Abbott Procurement" model. Provide superior levels of customer service and satisfaction while adhering to a strict standard of business ethics and integrity. The Sr. Specialist has delegated authority to commit company funds. This position will work on the definition and resolution of known or anticipated problems in value, quality, feasibility and specifications in the procurement of goods and services while contributing cost savings, partnerships with suppliers and other value-added activities to support customer needs and expectations. Proactively seek and lead innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times,and customer service levels. Considered an SME across categories. Strong understanding of "One Procurement" category strategies and work on projects that impact the "One Procurement" team. Is recognized as an expert within own area. Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise. Act as a lead, coordinating work but may not be a supervisor. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or Finance or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Minimum 4 years of Procurement and functional experience.
Project management skills.
Excellent people skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Proficient in the use of spreadsheet programs.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
Strong interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills.

Nice To Haves

CPM certification desired.

Responsibilities

First line responder, pivots between strategy and operations.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Execute against larger category strategies and work in the guidance of strategic category leaders.
Researches and evaluates products and suppliers.
Performs value analysis on costs and supplier quotes.
Recommends process improvements to streamline for efficiencies.
Analyzes complex problems and delivers solutions.
Educate on existing solutions and enable performance and tech tools development.
Solves complex problems.
Enable supplier integration and KPI's.
Drive value and lead savings outcomes.
Collaboration with functions.
Develops bids and proposal formats.
Lead complex RFPs as well as lead small projects.
Provides advice/direction in primary areas of expertise.
Communicate and educate appropriate departments to provide appropriate supporting documentation for purchases.
Develop and leads agreed purchasing strategies for category.
Seek, develop and establish business relationships with diverse suppliers.
Meet regularly with divisional customers and lead functions to ensure superior customer satisfaction and continuous improvement for efficiencies.
Executes against the goals set by the Category Leads /Managers/Directors.
Drive innovative ways to maintain and improve procurement processes, cycle times, total acquisition costs, and customer service levels.

Benefits

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career of which you dream.
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 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 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.

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