Sr. Procurement Specialist, Catalogs

Abbott Laboratories; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories seeks a Sr. Procurement Specialist in Abbott Park, Illinois, responsible for enhancing procurement processes and driving business excellence across multiple categories. Ideal candidates possess 4-6 years of experience in procurement and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Join a global leader in healthcare committed to innovation and diversity.

Benefits

Training and career development

Financial security through competitive compensation

Health care and well-being programs

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of Procurement experience required.
• Source to Pay process understanding essential.
• Preferred experience in Procurement and strong people skills.

Responsibilities

• Improve procurement processes and drive customer service.
• Co-lead Community of Excellence for Catalogs globally.
• Support Category Managers in execution of strategies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Self-Starter

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or Finance

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

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Sr. Procurement Specialist, Catalogs

Apply locations United States - Illinois - Abbott Park time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 12, 2025 (11 days left to apply) job requisition id 31119502 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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity

Our location in Lake County, Illinois, currently has an opportunity for a Sr. Procurement Specialist, Catalogs. The Specialist applies experience and procurement knowledge to execute procurement best practices and execute strategies across Global Procurement Services. Work with customers, internal and external, and the divisions to solve issues and drive high levels of customer service. This role will work across multiple verticals.The position will be responsible for driving business excellence through strategy, people and technologies with the various categories and divisions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Proactively seek innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times, and customer service levels
• Full understanding of "One Procurement" strategies. Strong knowledge and project work across multiple categories that impact the team positively.
• Works within defined processes and procedures and may help determine appropriate approaches for change.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Support completion of Catalogs, in alignment with Source to Pay strategy and Category strategies
• Educate on existing solutions and enable performance and tech tools development
• Co-lead Community of Excellence for Catalogs and Contracts globally. As subject matter expert in global template and processes for Catalogs, work with global partners to understand local requirements and adjust Catalog process where needed.
• Communicate and drive change globally as a change champion within the Business Excellence organization and Source to Pay Technology platform. Lead resolution on issues within Source to Pay technology improvements.

PROCESS MANAGEMENT/IMPROVEMENT

• Seek innovative ways to maintain and improve procurement processes, cycle times, total acquisition costs, and customer service levels.
• Drive a defined Source to Pay process flow globally. Drive continuous improvement of sub-processes supporting STP and other Procurement activities.
• Develop and drive contract processes within a Contract Technology Platform.
• Maintain training system and coordinate Global Procurement training compliance.
• Support Delegation of Authority process.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Seek and support business relationships with diverse Catalog suppliers globally
• Work with suppliers to implement Catalogs and trouble-shoot issues
• Meet regularly with divisional customers and support functions to ensure good customer satisfaction and continuous improvement for Catalogs
• Exhibit cultural awareness with foreign business entities
• Assist with change management, leading business to adopt change and embrace Catalogs

CATEGORY SUPPORT

• Provide analytical and execution support to Category Managers implementing strategy. Pivot between strategy, operations and transactional procurement.
• Assist Category Managers in identifying, developing and impolementing future catalog opporutnties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree: Engineering, Science, Business, or Financial Degree
• 4-6 years of Procurement experience
• Source to Pay Process Understanding

Preferred

• Functional experience in Procurement and other functions
• Strong people skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Self-Starter
• Experience in SAP Ariba
• Skilled in spreadsheet programs
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills
• Source to Pay Technology Experience

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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

$75,300.00 – $150,700.00

In 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.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

About Us

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.