Global Capital Equipment Procurement Leader

Abbott Laboratories; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Alameda, CA, is seeking a Capital Procurement Manager to support equipment expansion and implement the capital procurement strategy. You will collaborate with global Operations and Engineering to forecast automation needs and drive cost competitiveness, delivering capital purchases on time and on budget.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, risk management, and experience with cross‑functional teams, with up to 20% travel. This is an onsite position in Alameda.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of five years in procurement and/or supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of capital equipment markets and major players.
• Ability to align procurement strategies with project needs with engineers and finance.
• Adherence to procurement policies, regulations, and guidelines.
• Experience leading major international deals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with key suppliers and lead commercial discussions.
• Develop and implement the global Capital strategy with Operations and Engineering.
• Negotiate favorable terms to reduce cost and lead times while maintaining quality.
• Support program management to ensure capital purchases are on time and on budget.
• Develop understanding of the automation landscape and top suppliers.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier Relationship Management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master’s Degree, MBA, or Masters of Engineering

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Alameda, CA, is seeking a Capital Procurement Manager to support equipment expansion and implement the capital procurement strategy. You will collaborate with global Operations and Engineering to forecast automation needs and drive cost competitiveness, delivering capital purchases on time and on budget.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, risk management, and experience with cross‑functional teams, with up to 20% travel. This is an onsite position in Alameda.