Senior Procurement Strategist: Global Sourcing & Partnerships

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education

Career development

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist in Illinois to lead complex sourcing initiatives, negotiate supplier agreements, and build strategic partnerships that optimize cost, quality, and supply reliability across the organization.

You will identify suppliers, manage procurement projects, assess capabilities, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support business objectives while mentoring junior team members and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in procurement, sourcing, or related supply chain roles.
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and managing supplier relationships.
• Proven success negotiating contracts and pricing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers that meet requirements for quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Lead sourcing activities and procurement projects for complex or high-impact categories.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Assess supplier capabilities, products, and services for compliance with specs and quality standards.
• Analyze supplier proposals, bids, and opportunities to maximize savings and value.
• Monitor supplier performance, including quality, delivery, and reliability metrics.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies and recommend solutions for procurement challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support purchasing needs and objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve issues related to service or delivery.

Skills

Procurement & Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Procurement/Finance/Operations

Tools

Procurement Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist in Illinois to lead complex sourcing initiatives, negotiate supplier agreements, and build strategic partnerships that optimize cost, quality, and supply reliability across the organization.

You will identify suppliers, manage procurement projects, assess capabilities, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support business objectives while mentoring junior team members and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.