Director of Global Diagnostics Procurement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Abbott, located in Lake Forest, Illinois, seeks a Director of Procurement to lead strategy for Core Diagnostics amid a substantial $250M–$300M annual spend. The role oversees supplier qualification, contracts, and risk, while guiding a team of procurement professionals across global operations.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations, driving cost reductions, and expanding supplier footprints, including international expansion.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive procurement/sourcing leadership experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Certification like CPSM/CPM is a plus.
• Ability to translate complex supplier, market, financial and technical information into concise recommendations for senior leadership.
• Experience leading multiple teams and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy for a significant category portfolio within Core Diagnostics.
• Own supplier strategy, performance, contracts, cost productivity, capacity, risk and supply continuity.
• Manage a team of procurement professionals and managers; drive near-term execution and long-term strategy.
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership reductions through analytics and partnerships.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and other functions.
• Ensure timely delivery of services and cross-divisional procurement synergies.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS required

CPSM/CPM certification a plus

Job description

Abbott, located in Lake Forest, Illinois, seeks a Director of Procurement to lead strategy for Core Diagnostics amid a substantial $250M–$300M annual spend. The role oversees supplier qualification, contracts, and risk, while guiding a team of procurement professionals across global operations.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations, driving cost reductions, and expanding supplier footprints, including international expansion.