Senior Plastics Procurement Strategist

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

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in the United States is seeking a Senior Specialist Procurement - Plastics to drive global plastics category strategy, lead supplier negotiations, and manage contracts across North America and beyond.

You will partner with engineering, operations, and sustainability teams to deliver cost savings, ensure regulatory compliance, and build strong supplier relationships while advancing innovation within Abbott's procurement ecosystem.

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.

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.
• Developing and executing sourcing strategies for plastic materials and components.
• Monitoring market trends, resin pricing, and supplier capabilities.
• Driving cost-saving opportunities and value engineering initiatives.
• Partnering with engineering and operations teams to align specifications with business needs.
• Ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.
• Improving supplier performance and mitigating risk.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Support contract development, statements of work, and standard operating procedures.
• Drive multiple procurement projects through complex sourcing processes.
• Develop and maintain deep category knowledge and market intelligence.
• Assist in financial planning, LBE projections, and cash flow improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Contracting

Relationship management

AI tools

Digital procurement platforms

Sustainability initiatives

Microsoft Office

SAP

Access

Data analytics tools

PMP / project management

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

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

Tools

AI tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Access

Data analytics tools

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in the United States is seeking a Senior Specialist Procurement - Plastics to drive global plastics category strategy, lead supplier negotiations, and manage contracts across North America and beyond.

You will partner with engineering, operations, and sustainability teams to deliver cost savings, ensure regulatory compliance, and build strong supplier relationships while advancing innovation within Abbott's procurement ecosystem.