Global Plastics Procurement Leader

Abbott; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist – Plastics to drive the global plastics category strategy across North America and beyond. You will lead supplier identification, negotiations, and contract management while collaborating with engineering and operations to align specifications with business needs.

The role emphasizes cost reductions, sustainability, and risk mitigation, with travel up to 15%.

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 and execute sourcing strategies for plastic materials and components.
• Monitor market trends, resin pricing, and supplier capabilities.
• 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.
• Drive supplier performance improvement and risk mitigation.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Contracting

Relationship management

AI tools experience

Digital procurement platforms

Sustainability initiatives

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Access

Data analytics tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist – Plastics to drive the global plastics category strategy across North America and beyond. You will lead supplier identification, negotiations, and contract management while collaborating with engineering and operations to align specifications with business needs.

The role emphasizes cost reductions, sustainability, and risk mitigation, with travel up to 15%.