Senior Procurement Specialist executing plastics category strategy globally at Abbott. Leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and ensuring compliance with quality and sustainability standards.
Responsibilities
Execute the plastics category strategy across North America and global locations
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers; lead RFIs, RFPs, and fact‑based negotiations
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for plastic materials and components
Monitor resin pricing, market trends, and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing decisions
Drive cost‑saving initiatives, value engineering efforts, and cash flow improvements
Partner with engineering and operations to align specifications with business needs
Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and sustainability requirements
Improve supplier performance, mitigate supply chain risks, and support continuous improvement initiatives
Build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to enable seamless procurement operations
Support contract development, statements of work, and standard operating procedures
Lead complex procurement projects and maintain deep category knowledge and market intelligence
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably within plastics or packaging
Strong supplier negotiation, contracting, and relationship-management skills
Experience with AI tools, digital procurement platforms, and sustainability initiatives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, Access, and data analytics tools
Ability to travel up to 15%
Benefits
Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
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