Procurement Specialist

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. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott 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. Youll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of . 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 and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors 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 Opportunity This role, based in either Abbott Park or Willis Tower in Chicago, supports the Global Purchasing Services (GPS) Business Excellence team. As a Procurement Specialist, you'll help drive SourcetoPay best practices, enhance procurement processes, and deliver exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders. You will operate within established procedures while also contributing to continuous improvement and innovation across GPS. What Youll Work On Partner with the Supplier Enablement team to invite, qualify, and disqualify suppliers within SAP Ariba. Support SourcetoPay process and technology enhancements related to supplier qualification and the purchase requisition/purchase order lifecycle. Provide reporting support for supplier additions/reductions, preferred supplier targets, spend, and supplier performance management. Assist the GPS Buying Channel lead with the endtoend PR/PO process, including stakeholder engagement, issue resolution, and process optimization. Meet regularly with category teams, divisional customers, and support functions to maintain strong stakeholder relationships and drive improvement. Support change management efforts to promote adoption of preferred suppliers and updated processes. Provide analytical support for supplier rationalization opportunities and supplier performance surveys. Support monthly direct tariff exposure reporting to ensure accurate data for executive decisionmaking. Identify and implement process improvements to streamline reporting, reduce cycle times, and elevate customer service. Help drive a global supplier qualification/disqualification process as Ariba expands across regions. Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field. 24 years of procurement experience. Understanding of SourcetoPay processes and technologies such as SAP Ariba or similar systems. Preferred Qualifications Functional experience in Procurement, Finance, or related business functions. Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and networking abilities. Strong problemsolving and project management skills. Selfstarter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Proficiency in analytics and reporting using tools such as Power BI, Excel, Smartsheet, or QlikView. Additional SourcetoPay technology experience is a plus. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Category Management DIVISION: GPS Global Purchasing Services LOCATION: United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr. ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter