Director, Core Diagnostics Procurement

Abbott; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 149,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career development

Competitive compensation and benefits

Health care and wellness programs

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, is seeking a Director of Procurement for Core Diagnostics in Lake Forest, IL. The role leads the strategy for a multi‑hundred‑million spend portfolio, shaping supplier qualification, contracts and risk management while partnering with Engineering, Operations, Quality and other business functions.

The position will manage a procurement team, drive cost productivity, and push cross‑functional sourcing initiatives across regions to ensure quality and continuity

Qualifications

• BA/BS required.
• 10+ years of progressive procurement/sourcing leadership experience.
• CPSM, CPM or similar certification a plus.
• Strong ability to translate complex information into concise recommendations for senior leadership.
• Experience in global procurement and cross‑functional collaboration desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy for Core Diagnostics portfolio valued at hundreds of millions.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and cost productivity initiatives.
• Drive cost reductions and total cost of ownership improvements.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Quality and other functions to ensure timely delivery and quality.
• Develop and execute cross‑regional sourcing initiatives and supplier footprint changes.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, is seeking a Director of Procurement for Core Diagnostics in Lake Forest, IL. The role leads the strategy for a multi‑hundred‑million spend portfolio, shaping supplier qualification, contracts and risk management while partnering with Engineering, Operations, Quality and other business functions.

The position will manage a procurement team, drive cost productivity, and push cross‑functional sourcing initiatives across regions to ensure quality and continuity