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.

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

Global Procurement is seeking a Procurement Manager, Direct Services to develop and lead procurement strategies supporting Abbott’s Toxicology and Consumer Business. In this role, you will partner closely with the Toxicology Business Unit to drive cost optimization, supplier alignment, and long-term value across a complex, highly regulated global environment.

What You’ll Work On

Develop and execute global category strategies across Direct Services with measurable business impact
Partner with Corporate and Division stakeholders to identify requirements and drive cost-reduction initiatives
Lead competitive sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs from strategy through implementation
Leverage analytics and market intelligence to optimize supplier performance and total cost of ownership
Lead cross-functional project teams and manage multiple complex sourcing initiatives simultaneously
Conduct fact-based negotiations with senior supplier executives and manage contractual risk
Prepare dashboards, reports, and insights to influence stakeholders and senior leadership
Support contract development, statements of work, and procurement policies in collaboration with Legal, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain
Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and scalability
Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned categories and mentor peers on sourcing strategies

Required Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor’s degree or current enrollment toward a bachelor’s degree
4–6 years of procurement and/or operations experience, preferably within drug testing, sample collection, medical review, third-party lab management, or occupational health
Experience working in a highly regulated, matrixed environment, ideally within healthcare
Knowledge of privacy and data protection requirements (PII, HIPAA, PCI, PHI)
Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel and tools such as Power BI or Minitab
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level presentations
Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% annually

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical, Laboratory Sciences, Healthcare, or a technical discipline
6–8 years of procurement and/or operations experience in relevant Direct Services categories
Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement certification or experience
Experience with procurement platforms such as SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Sage, or Provalido
Strong negotiation skills with deep understanding of contract structures and terms
Proven change management and influencing capabilities
Advanced proficiency across Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, Outlook)
Demonstrated project management strength, initiative, and problem-solving skills

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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The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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