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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity:
The Procurement Manager – Ingredient Strategy will lead the development of enterprise-wide sourcing strategies and drive high-impact initiatives that shape the future of Abbott’s ingredient portfolio. This role is accountable for defining and executing a comprehensive category strategy framework that enables critical business decisions across key ingredient categories.
With a strong focus on proactive risk management, the role will navigate evolving global regulations, strengthen supplier capabilities, and deliver measurable value to Abbott’s nutrition business. This leader will play a pivotal role in ensuring supply continuity, quality excellence, and cost competitiveness in a dynamic global environment.
The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders internally and externally, demonstrating executive presence, strategic vision, and the ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable, results-driven solutions. This position requires a forward-thinking leader who can anticipate risk, optimize supplier performance, and drive innovation across the supply base.
Key Capabilities & Competencies
Decision-Making Excellence: Effectively navigates ambiguity, balances risk and opportunity, and delivers timely, high-quality decisions.
This role requires a visionary leader who can anticipate industry trends, navigate complexity, and deliver sustainable, strategic outcomes that strengthen Abbott’s global supply network.
What You’ll Do
At the core of this role is the creation and execution of strategic frameworks—structured approaches that guide critical business decisions, align stakeholders, and deliver measurable outcomes. This includes developing processes and multi-year roadmaps, and guiding teams through defining objectives, execution strategies, and success metrics.
Strategy Leadership & Category Ownership
Process Development & Strategic Roadmapping
Analytics & Decision Support
Enterprise Program Leadership
Supplier Relationship Management
Cross-Functional Influence
Partner with senior leaders across R&D, Quality, Legal, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to deliver integrated solutions.
People Leadership
Regulatory & Compliance Expertise
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, or a related field required
Experience
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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
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.
JOB FAMILY:
Category Management
DIVISION:
GPS Global Purchasing Services
LOCATION:
United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 20 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of
Minorities/Women/Individuals with
Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English:
http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol:
http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
