Strategic Procurement Leader – Global Sourcing & Supply Risk

Thornton Tomasetti; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO plan

Excellent retirement savings plan with

Tuition reimbursement

Freedom 2 Save student debt program

FreeU education benefit

Recognition as a great place to work

Job summary

Abbott, Lake Forest, IL, seeks a Sr. Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy and supplier management across three manufacturing sites. You will drive sourcing initiatives and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver value through cost reductions and supply continuity.

The role emphasizes strategic influence, risk mitigation, and collaboration with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to support manufacturing and business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain operations.
• Masters degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with enterprise and business unit objectives to ensure reliable, compliant, and cost-effective supply.
• Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals responsible for procurement operations, including supplier relationship management and purchase orders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supplier, supply chain, and market risks to ensure continuity of supply and optimize inventory.
• Drive financial performance through cost reduction, productivity improvements, and working capital management.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships and performance management processes to improve quality, delivery, and service.
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to support initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Manage staff performance, provide feedback, and communicate performance outcomes.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance

Masters degree

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement tools

Job description

Abbott, Lake Forest, IL, seeks a Sr. Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy and supplier management across three manufacturing sites. You will drive sourcing initiatives and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver value through cost reductions and supply continuity.

The role emphasizes strategic influence, risk mitigation, and collaboration with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to support manufacturing and business growth.