Global Plastic Procurement Lead - Strategy & Savings

abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist – Plastics to drive the Global Plastics category strategy and lead procurement execution across global operations. You will negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts, and integrate advanced technologies to boost sustainability and efficiency.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations, run RFIs/RFPs, monitor resin pricing, and pursue cost-saving opportunities while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in plastics or packaging.
• Strong skills in supplier negotiations, contracting, and relationship management.
• Experience with AI tools, digital procurement platforms, and sustainability initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, Access, and data analytics tools.
• Certification from ISM or APICS preferred; Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.
• Project management experience preferred; PMP certification or training is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Execute the plastics category strategy across North America and global sites.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, and selection processes.
• Manage competitive bidding events (RFIs, RFPs) and lead fact-based negotiations.
• Develop sourcing strategies for plastic materials and components and monitor market trends.
• Drive cost-saving opportunities and value engineering initiatives.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to align specifications with business needs.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Support contract development, statements of work, and standard operating procedures.
• Drive procurement projects through complex sourcing processes.
• Develop and maintain deep category knowledge and market intelligence.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Contracting

Relationship management

AI tools in procurement

Sustainability initiatives

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Access

Microsoft Office

Data analytics tools

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist – Plastics to drive the Global Plastics category strategy and lead procurement execution across global operations. You will negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts, and integrate advanced technologies to boost sustainability and efficiency.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations, run RFIs/RFPs, monitor resin pricing, and pursue cost-saving opportunities while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.