ABBOTT LABORATORIES Specialist Procurement - Marketing Category 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.

Primary Function 

In this corporate position, you will apply experience and procurement knowledge to execute the purchasing and supply management strategies created by the Category Managers.  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 Operations and Tactical work with the various categories.  The Specialist has delegated authority to commit company funds while contributing cost savings and partnerships with suppliers and internal customers.

 Proactively seek innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times, and customer service levels

 Full understanding of the "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. 

Core job responsibilities 

 First line responder; pivots between strategy,operations and transactional sourcing

 Execute against category strategies and work in the guidance of strategic category leaders

 Manage SOWs/RFI's/Ordering documents. Assist with supplier selection.

 Manage day to day supply issues. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Communicates pertinent information to both internal customers and suppliers to keep apprised and to prevent problems. 

 Execute ad-hoc/one off buys

 Educate on existing solutions and enable performance and tech tools development

 Lead resolution on issues and invoice error.

 PO change management and communicate trends of changes

 Enable supplier integration and KPI's

 Drive savings outcomes

 Collaboration with functions

 Create and implement RFPs.

Strategic thinking 

Performs routine professional-based activities and contribute to and manage some projects.

Communicate with appropriate departments to clarify request and obtain appropriate supporting documentation for the purchase

Relationship management 

Implement agreed purchasing strategies for category

Seek and support business relationships with diverse suppliers

Meet regularly with divisional customers and support functions to ensure good customer satisfaction and continuous improvement

 Leading people 

 May have supervisory responsibilities for non exempts

 Exhibit cultural awareness with foreign business entities

 Seek, develop, and maintain business relationships with suppliers, clients and customers.

Compliance 

 Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.

Minimum Education Required

 Bachelors Degree: Engineering, Science, Business, or Financial Degrees. 

CPM certification desired

Minimum Experience/Training Required 

 2-4 years of or Procurement experience.  

Functional experience.

 Strong people skills                            

Strong problem solving skills           

Skilled in spreadsheet programs

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Good interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills