Sr. Procurement Specialist, Catalogs

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity

Our location in Lake County, Illinois, currently has an opportunity for a Sr. Procurement Specialist, Catalogs. The Specialist applies experience and procurement knowledge to execute procurement best practices and execute strategies across Global Procurement Services. 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 driving business excellence through strategy, people and technologies with the various categories and divisions. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Proactively seek innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times, and customer service levels
• Full understanding of "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.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Support completion of Catalogs, in alignment with Source to Pay strategy and Category strategies
• Educate on existing solutions and enable performance and tech tools development
• Co-lead Community of Excellence for Catalogs and Contracts globally. As subject matter expert in global template and processes for Catalogs, work with global partners to understand local requirements and adjust Catalog process where needed.
• Communicate and drive change globally as a change champion within the Business Excellence organization and Source to Pay Technology platform. Lead resolution on issues within Source to Pay technology improvements.

PROCESS MANAGEMENT/IMPROVEMENT

• Seek innovative ways to maintain and improve procurement processes, cycle times, total acquisition costs, and customer service levels.
• Drive a defined Source to Pay process flow globally. Drive continuous improvement of sub-processes supporting STP and other Procurement activities.
• Develop and drive contract processes within a Contract Technology Platform.
• Maintain training system and coordinate Global Procurement training compliance.
• Support Delegation of Authority process.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Seek and support business relationships with diverse Catalog suppliers globally
• Work with suppliers to implement Catalogs and trouble-shoot issues
• Meet regularly with divisional customers and support functions to ensure good customer satisfaction and continuous improvement for Catalogs
• Exhibit cultural awareness with foreign business entities
• Assist with change management, leading business to adopt change and embrace Catalogs

CATEGORY SUPPORT

• Provide analytical and execution support to Category Managers implementing strategy. Pivot between strategy, operations and transactional procurement.
• Assist Category Managers in identifying, developing and impolementing future catalog opporutnties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree: Engineering, Science, Business, or Financial Degree 
• 4-6 years of Procurement experience
• Source to Pay Process Understanding

Preferred

• Functional experience in Procurement and other functions
• Strong people skills                            
• Strong problem-solving skills  
• Self-Starter       
• Experience in SAP Ariba
• Skilled in spreadsheet programs
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills
• Source to Pay Technology Experience

WHAT WE OFFER

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