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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

We have an opening for a Procurement Specialist in our Columbus, OH location in our Global Purchasing Services organization.

As a Procurement Specialist, 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.

What You’ll Work On:

• 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

• Support PO conversion - non transactional and some negotiations

• Manage PO approvals - up to $750,000

• 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

  • 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.

• Accountability

  • Executes against the goals set by the Category Leads/Managers.

  • Seek innovative ways to maintain and improve procurement processes, cycle times, total acquisition costs, and customer service levels.

• Business Impact

  • PO Spend up to $750,000

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree Required. Engineering, Science, Business, or Financial Degrees preferred. CPM certification desired

• 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

• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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