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Abbott · 2 days ago

Manager Procurement, Software

Alameda, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$114K/yr - $228K/yr

5+ years exp

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Manager Procurement, Software will be responsible for leading the sourcing, negotiation, and lifecycle management of software solutions across the business, ensuring alignment with business strategy and driving cost optimization through strategic vendor partnerships.

BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Develop and execute software sourcing strategies aligned with business and technology goals

Lead negotiations for complex, high-value software contracts to secure favorable terms and scalability

Build and manage a forward-looking, consolidated supplier base to support current and future needs

Partner with IT, Legal, Finance, and business units to align procurement with enterprise architecture

Administer software agreements to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations

Monitor supplier performance against SLAs, KPIs, and business outcomes

Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies related to licensing, data privacy, and vendor security

Track and forecast software cost drivers, usage trends, and market shifts to inform strategic decisions

Maintain and optimize software procurement budgets through cost-benefit analysis and lifecycle planning

Ensure timely acquisition of critical software to support product development and avoid delays in launch cycles

Establish scalable procurement models that reduce duplication and enable reuse of software components across the organization

Stay informed on emerging technologies, vendor roadmaps, and regulatory changes (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2)

Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, vendor capabilities, and technology adoption

Cultivate long-term, strategic relationships with key software vendors to foster innovation and agility

Provide centralized visibility into software needs and procurement plans to support strategic planning and digital transformation

Qualification

Strategic sourcingContract managementVendor relationship managementSoftware licensing modelsFinancial data analysisStakeholder managementCommunication