Senior Procurement Specialist

Thornton Tomasetti; Illinois; On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Nutrition is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist, Packaging to help drive procurement strategy and value creation across packaging spend within the U.S. region.

You will partner closely with Global Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, and site procurement teams to develop sourcing strategies, optimize supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and deliver sustainable cost savings while supporting business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 2+ years of experience in procurement or related function.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Implement packaging category procurement strategies across the U.S. region.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers to support business and operational needs.
• Lead competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, and supplier evaluations.
• Conduct supplier negotiations and manage supplier relationships to achieve favorable commercial outcomes.
• Analyze supplier proposals, market trends, and cost structures to support sourcing decisions.
• Develop and manage project plans to execute multiple procurement initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Operations, Legal, Quality, and Risk Management.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Sourcing strategy

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

## Senior Procurement SpecialistApply: United States - Illinois - Abbott Park: Full time: Posted Today: 31163526Abbott 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 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 .* Free medical coverage for employees\\* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO* 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**Abbott Nutrition is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist, Packaging to help drive procurement strategy and value creation across packaging spend within the U.S. region. In this role, you will partner closely with Global Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, and site procurement teams to develop sourcing strategies, optimize supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and deliver sustainable cost savings while supporting business objectives. ## What You'll Work On* Implement packaging category procurement strategies across the U.S. region in alignment with global procurement objectives.* Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers to support business and operational needs.* Drive value creation and cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives.* Lead competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, and supplier evaluations.* Conduct supplier negotiations and manage supplier relationships to achieve favorable commercial outcomes.* Analyze supplier proposals, market trends, and cost structures to support sourcing decisions.* Develop and manage project plans, ensuring successful execution of multiple procurement initiatives.* Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Legal, Quality, and Risk Management teams.* Support the development and execution of contracts, statements of work, and procurement standards.* Build category expertise through market intelligence, supplier assessments, and industry analysis.* Track, analyze, and report key procurement metrics, including savings, supplier performance, and sourcing effectiveness.* Ensure compliance with Abbott policies, procurement procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. ## Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.* 2+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or a related function.* Strong procurement expertise, including strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier negotiations, and supplier relationship management.* Experience managing and delivering against key performance indicators such as cost savings, cycle time improvements, and supplier performance metrics.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop business cases and drive solutions.* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.* Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to effectively engage with leadership.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.* Ability to travel up to 15%. ## Preferred Qualifications* Experience supporting packaging categories within manufacturing, food, nutrition, healthcare, or related industries.* Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.* Professional certification such as APICS, CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or ISM certification.* Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.* Experience leading complex sourcing projects and supplier negotiations.* Knowledge of category management, market intelligence, and supplier risk assessment.* Experience collaborating within a global procurement organization. **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.comFollow 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**$78,000.00 – $156,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.## **JOB FAMILY:**Category Management## **DIVISION:**GPS Global Purchasing Services## **LOCATION:**United States > Abbott Park : AP52## **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:**## **WORK SHIFT:**Standard## **TRAVEL:**Not specified## **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: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_Spanish.pdf