Sr. Manager, Packaging Procurement
About The Position
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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Purchasing Leader to oversee and optimize all procurement activities across the organization. In this role, you will ensure cost-effective purchasing while maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and supplier performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
- Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
- Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate pricing and market trends
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MBA or related field)
- Experience in strategic sourcing or category management
- Knowledge of procurement systems and tools (ERP, sourcing platforms)
- Certification such as CPSM, CPM, or equivalent
- Experience driving cost reduction initiatives and process improvements
Responsibilities
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to forecast demand for goods, materials, and services
- Develop procurement plans, cost estimates, and timelines to support business needs
- Evaluate, select, and negotiate with suppliers for key contracts and purchases
- Establish purchasing policies, standards, and evaluation tools for supplier selection
- Analyze purchasing trends and identify opportunities for bulk buying and cost savings
- Monitor market price trends and new product offerings to optimize spend
- Manage and strengthen relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors
- Ensure consistent delivery of quality, service, and reliability from suppliers
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing purchasing team
- Oversee team performance, resource allocation, and achievement of targets
Benefits
- Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- the Freedom 2 Save student debt program
- FreeU education benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
