LAS Operations Procurement Specialist II

Thornton Tomasetti; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories, located in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a LAS Operations Procurement Specialist II to manage procurement of laboratory equipment, service contracts, and related services across the enterprise.

The role will own the purchase order lifecycle and partner with internal stakeholders to ensure timely fulfillment and financial value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain, or related field; Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field and 2 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma/General Education Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of experience in buying, supply chain, inventory management, and ERP systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle, including documentation, data entry, approvals, submission, order expediting, status monitoring, issue resolution, and reconciliation of outstanding purchase orders.
• Manage the lifecycle of laboratory equipment and service contracts, including planning, supplier engagement, negotiation support, execution, performance monitoring, renewals, and business reviews.
• Evaluate and maintain supplier and vendor information, recommend suppliers, support price negotiations, maintain pricing and lead-time data.
• Monitor supply needs, delivery schedules, lead times, and procurement activity; prepare reports, metrics, and data summaries.
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, Legal, Service Operations, Supply Chain, and end users to improve workflows, strengthen vendor performance, support compliance.

Skills

MS Office

ERP systems

Data entry accuracy

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain, or related field

Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field with 2 years experience

High School Diploma with 4 years relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position is within Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics business. Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics business was established through the acquisition of Exact Sciences', bringing together Abbott's global diagnostics leadership with Exact Sciences' expertise in cancer screening and diagnostic testing. Together, we're advancing the early detection of cancer and improving outcomes for patients through innovative, accessible testing solutions. Our combined portfolio and reach allow us to bring life-changing diagnostic technology to more patients, providers, and health systems worldwide.

As the LAS Operations Procurement Specialist II, you'll manage procurement of laboratory equipment, service contracts, and services across the enterprise, owning the purchase order and service contract lifecycles while partnering with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely fulfillment, financial value, compliance, and operational alignment.

What You’ll Work On

Manage the full purchase order lifecycle, including documentation, data entry, approvals, submission, order expediting, status monitoring, issue resolution, and reconciliation of outstanding purchase orders with requestors, buyers, warehouse personnel, vendors, and other third parties.

Manage the lifecycle of laboratory equipment and service contracts, including planning, supplier engagement, negotiation support, execution, performance monitoring, renewals, and business reviews to ensure agreements are strategically sourced, financially optimized, and operationally aligned.

Evaluate and maintain supplier and vendor information, recommend suppliers from approved sources, support price negotiations, maintain pricing and lead‑time data, assist with sourcing parts and materials, and guide departments toward products and services that meet quality and financial standards.

Monitor supply needs, delivery schedules, lead times, and procurement activity; prepare reports, metrics, and data summaries; communicate schedule or delivery changes; resolve stalled submittals; and partner with Accounts Payable to address invoice and quote discrepancies.

Partner cross‑functionally with Procurement, Finance, Legal, Service Operations, Supply Chain, and end users to improve workflows, streamline purchasing strategies, strengthen vendor performance, support compliance, and proactively identify and implement operational improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain, or a related field; Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field and 2 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma/General Education Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of experience in buying, supply chain, inventory management, and ERP systems.
• Proficient computer skills including Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, or Teams.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within SAP.
• 2+ years of experience with databases, spreadsheets, and statistical programs.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025:2005 and 21 CFR Part 820 requirements regarding inspection, measuring, and test equipment.

Job Family: Supply Chain

DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION: United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.