Global IT Category Procurement Lead (Remote)

Abbott; Illinois; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, &

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL-based Sr Manager Category Procurement is seeking an experienced leader to drive end-to-end category strategies for Software and Services, partnering with global teams to optimize spend and supplier performance.

The role requires 7–10 years in procurement, strong negotiation and governance, and a track record in leading cross-functional programs that deliver measurable business impact in a multinational healthcare context. Remote-friendly, with option to work from Abbott Park.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of Procurement and/or deep Category experience.
• Lead projects/initiatives with regional/global impact.
• Experience leading IT Software & Services procurement.
• Strong governance, program management and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Category management

Vendor management

Governance & program mgmt

Strong communication

International experience

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Global supplier networks

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

MBA preferred

CPSM/CPM desirable

PMP desirable

Lead IT procurement for Software & Services

5-8 years procurement experience

3+ year procurement/supply chain track record

Job description

Abbott Park, IL-based Sr Manager Category Procurement is seeking an experienced leader to drive end-to-end category strategies for Software and Services, partnering with global teams to optimize spend and supplier performance.

The role requires 7–10 years in procurement, strong negotiation and governance, and a track record in leading cross-functional programs that deliver measurable business impact in a multinational healthcare context. Remote-friendly, with option to work from Abbott Park.