ABBOTT LABORATORIES 2020 Business Co-Op Salary in the United States

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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About this Job
Responsible for executing against the purchasing and supply management strategies created by the Category Managers.  Work intimately with customers, divisions and the Category Managers driving the Abbott Global Procurement model.   Provide high levels of customer service and satisfaction while adhering to a strict standard of business ethics and integrity.  The Specialist Procurement has delegated authority to commit company funds. This position will work on the definition and resolution of known or anticipated problems in value, quality, feasibility and specifications in the procurement of goods and services while contributing cost savings, partnerships with suppliers and other value-added activities to support customer needs and expectations. Proactively seek and lead innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times, and customer service levels. This position is considered a "SME in training" across the vertical while maintaining a strong understanding of Procurement category strategies.

About Abbott
Transforming the treatment of some of the world's most expensive and epidemic diseases.
At Abbott, we're committed to helping you live your best possible life through the power of health. We offer a broad portfolio of market-leading products that align with favorable long-term healthcare trends in both developed and developing markets. Today, 103,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve. Recognition: o Dow Jones Sustainability Indices: Gold Class for Sustainability and Responsibility (2013-2017) o DiversityInc Magazine: Top 50 Companies for Diversity (2004-2017) o NAFE: Top Companies for Executive Women (2010-2017) o World’s best CEO: Miles White named to Barron’s list of World’s Best CEOs (2009-2017) o Fortune’s Most Admired Companies: We have been named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies every year since 1984 and ranked #1 in medical products and equipment 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.