Strategic Global Procurement Leader

Abbott; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO plan

Retirement plan with employer contrib

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a procurement leader in Irving, TX to oversee sourcing and procurement operations, drive cost savings, and mitigate supplier risks. You will partner with cross-functional teams to support growth and ensure compliant, cost-effective supply of materials and services.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, with strong negotiation, supplier management, and ERP proficiency. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline;7+ years in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain operations.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating purchase agreements to meet cost and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, contract administration, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals.
• Execute sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and issue resolution.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and optimize working capital.
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to support initiatives.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction

Inventory management

Risk management

ERP systems

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Abbott is seeking a procurement leader in Irving, TX to oversee sourcing and procurement operations, drive cost savings, and mitigate supplier risks. You will partner with cross-functional teams to support growth and ensure compliant, cost-effective supply of materials and services.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, with strong negotiation, supplier management, and ERP proficiency. Travel up to 10% is expected.