Procurement Manager

Abbott; Irving (TX); Presencial; USD 99.000 - 199.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO plan

Retirement plan with employer contrib

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Descripción de la vacante

Abbott is seeking a procurement leader in Irving, TX to oversee sourcing and procurement operations, drive cost savings, and mitigate supplier risks. You will partner with cross-functional teams to support growth and ensure compliant, cost-effective supply of materials and services.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, with strong negotiation, supplier management, and ERP proficiency. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline;7+ years in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain operations.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating purchase agreements to meet cost and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, contract administration, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals.
• Execute sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and issue resolution.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and optimize working capital.
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to support initiatives.

Conocimientos

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction

Inventory management

Risk management

ERP systems

Contract administration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Master's degree (preferred)

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

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: About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This is not a remote opportunity Traveling up to 10 %

What You’ll Work On

In this role, you will lead procurement operations and sourcing activities to ensure a reliable, compliant, and cost-effective supply of materials and services. You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings, improve supplier performance, mitigate supply risks, and support business growth.

• Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals.
• Execute sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and issue resolution.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain and supplier risks.
• Drive cost reduction, inventory optimization, and working capital improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to support business initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Manage employee performance, development, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and purchasing controls.
• Build strong internal and external business relationships.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, Market Strategy/Marketing Analysis or related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supplier management, planning or supply chain operations, including experience supporting manufacturing or operational environments.
• Demonstrated success managing supplier relationships, negotiating purchase agreements, ensuring continuity of supply, supporting inventory management objectives, and executing procurement processes that meet business, quality, delivery, and cost requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and contract administration.
• Experience managing supplier performance and resolving quality, delivery, and supply issues.
• Ability to identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Understanding of inventory management, demand planning, and working capital optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Experience implementing efficient and compliant procurement processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed environment.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing procurement teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement tools.
• CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or related supply chain certifications preferred.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Category Management

DIVISION: CRLB Core Lab

LOCATION: United States > Irving : LC-8

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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

EEO is the Law link - English:

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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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