Job Description

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our location in Abbott Park, IL currently has an opportunity for a Senior Procurement Specialist, Mobile Equipment.

Job Description: Responsible for executing against the purchasing and supply management strategies created by the Category Managers. Responsible for developing and executing the fleet management strategy in the Americas, including other procurement activities for mobile equipment and leases. Work intimately with customers, divisions and the Category managers driving the "One Abbott Procurement" model. Provide superior levels of customer service and satisfaction while adhering to a strict standard of business ethics and integrity. The Sr. Specialist, Mobile equipment 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
* Considered an SME across categories. Strong understanding of "One Procurement" category strategies and work on projects that impact the "One Procurement" team.
* Is recognized as an expert within own area. Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise. Act as a lead, coordinating work but may not be a supervisor.

Core Responsibilities:

* Serve as the Global Procurement Mobile Equipment champion. Liaise with corporate functions to implement strategies and drive change
* Measure and report metrics and assess process effectiveness. Manage tenders, perform cost analysis and benchmark suppliers
* Seek, develop and establish business relationships with selected suppliers. Meet regularly with divisional customers and lead functions to ensure superior customer satisfaction and continuous improvement for efficiencies
* Manage fleet expenditures reviews and reporting. Review and periodically update the vehicle policy of the Affiliate
* Lead project teams to achieve milestones and objectives
* Solve complex problems, take a broad perspective to identify solutions
* Educate on existing solutions and enable performance and tech tools development

Strategic Thinking:

* Communicate and design messages to increase awareness and engagement, convey policies and best practices related to mobile equipment, fleet management and leases. Serve as liaison to internal stakeholders and conduct benchmarking studies
* Champion change and innovation. Stimulate creativity and innovation in others. Open to new ideas. Supports those who initiate change and take risks. Builds a culture of change management with One Procurement and Division. Promote engagement and demonstrate value of Abbotts Fleet Management Program.
* Leverage professional expertise and relationships to contribute to strategy and drive business results. Lead the development of functional strategy
* Understands the overall needs of multiple business units and to negotiate an accepted portfolio meeting the most strategic needs of the category

Relationship Management:

* Partner with business leaders and closely collaborate with adjacent business departments, and external partners to ensure adequate and timely delivery of agreed services
* Build and maintain strategic relationships with key vendors and ensure optimal balance between value for money and cost savings is achieved, while ensuring quality and good customer service
* Continually look for opportunities for cost reductions and cost avoidance and to provide overall value
* Support category projects across business unit and divisions when and where applicable

Leading People:

* Responsible for leading and mentoring Associate Specialist and Specialist procurement personnel. Provides guidance and training to Specialist.
* Understand and apply cultural awareness with foreign business entities
* Drive and grow strong effective business relationships with suppliers, clients and customers.

Compliance:

* Responsible to drive compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.

Accountability:

* Executes against the goals set by the Category Leads /Managers/Directors
* Drive innovative ways to maintain and improve procurement processes, cycle times, total acquisition costs, and customer service levels.

Staff Size:

* May have supervisory responsibilities for non-exempts

Minimum Education:

* Bachelors Degree: Engineering, Science, Business, or Financial Degrees.
* CPM certification desired

Minimum Experience/Training Required:

* BA or equivalent experience required: MBA preferred. Successful, 5+ year track record within fleet procurement and supply chain management
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Effective public speaker preferred
* Demonstrate strong influential power and execution abilities; attention to detail is a must
* Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or similar certification desirable
* Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification desirable
* Strong project management skills
* Robust people skills that include developing strong relationships and solving problems
* Strong use of spreadsheet programs
* Excellent interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills
* Ability to develop actionable implementation plans
* Relevant business process knowledge, as related to Procurement and Category Management
* Good negotiating skills
* Experience leading and influencing teams

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.

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JOB FAMILY:

Category Management

DIVISION:

GPS Global Purchasing Services

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP52 Floor-2

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.

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