Senior Director, Global Procurement Strategy

Thornton Tomasetti; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 149,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health care benefits

401(k) retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Abbott, Lake Forest, IL, seeks a Director of Procurement to own the strategy and execution for a significant procurement portfolio within Core Diagnostics. The role will lead supplier qualification, change management, and cross‑functional sourcing initiatives, guiding a team of procurement professionals to deliver value and quality.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality and other business units, with a focus on mitigating risk and expanding supplier

Qualifications

• BA/BS required and 10+ years procurement leadership experience
• CPSM/CPM or equivalent certification a plus
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex supplier, market, financial, and technical information for senior leadership
• Experience leading multiple teams and cross-functional procurement initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy for Core Diagnostics portfolio with $250M–$300M annual spend
• Own supplier strategy, contracts, cost productivity and risk management
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership reductions via analytics and partnerships
• Manage and develop a team of procurement professionals and managers
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and other functions

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Intercultural awareness

Project governance

Supplier relationship management

Education

BA/BS required

MBA preferred

CPSM/CPM certification

Job description

Abbott, Lake Forest, IL, seeks a Director of Procurement to own the strategy and execution for a significant procurement portfolio within Core Diagnostics. The role will lead supplier qualification, change management, and cross‑functional sourcing initiatives, guiding a team of procurement professionals to deliver value and quality.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality and other business units, with a focus on mitigating risk and expanding supplier