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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

The Opportunity

Our location in Lake County, Illinois, currently has an opportunity for Procurement Specialist, Associate, Regional Operations.  The Specialist applies experience and procurement knowledge to execute procurement best practices and implement category strategies across Global Procurement Services.  Work with internal and external customers to solve issues and drive high levels of customer service.  The position will be responsible for evaluating and processing purchasing requests, and contract review.

The Regional Procurement Operations team aligns to:

Proactively seek innovative ways to improve the procurement processes and procedures, cycle times, and customer service levelsEnsure full understanding of the "One Procurement" strategies.  Strong knowledge and project work across multiple categories that impact the team positivelyAdhere to Abbott policies and procedures

What You’ll Work On

First line responder; pivots between strategy, operations, and transactional procurementAdhere to and support defined Source to Pay process flow globallyExecute against category strategies and work in the guidance of strategic category leadersSupport and drive contract processes within SAP /Ariba PlatformManage and execute purchasing requests including but not limited to SOW, and ad-hoc / one off buysSupport stakeholder education on existing purchasing solutions and optionsContribute to continuous improvement of global procurement processes and toolsBe a change champion within the Regional Procurement OperationsLead resolution on issues within Source to Pay technology improvementsCapture savings outcomes and opportunitiesCollaboration within One Procurement organizationDirectly contribute to meeting Regional Procurement Operations’ Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Value MetricsPerform routine procurement activities, contribute to and manage projectsCommunicate with appropriate departments to clarify, requests and obtain approvalsImplement agreed purchasing strategies for category globallySupport Abbott Supplier diversity strategyMeet regularly with divisional customers and support functions to ensure good customer satisfaction and continuous improvementExhibit cultural awarenessSeek, develop, and maintain effective business relationships with suppliers, support functions and divisional customersResponsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and proceduresExecutes against the goals set by the Regional Procurement Operations teamSeek innovative ways to maintain and improve procurement processes, cycle times, total acquisition costs, and customer service levels

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree1-2 years of Procurement experience 

Preferred

Strong people skills                            Strong problem-solving skillsCustomer service skills  Problem solving skillsSelf-StarterProject management skills       Data analysis skillsGood communication skills (written and verbal)Good interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skillsSource to Pay Experience example (SAP/Ariba)

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $50,000.00 – $100,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.