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Abbott · 9 hours ago

Procurement Specialist

Plymouth, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$61K/yr - $123K/yr

5+ years exp

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The company is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage direct procurement categories for their Structural Heart Division, focusing on improving procurement processes and customer service. This role involves working across multiple verticals, executing category strategies, and fostering supplier relationships.

BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Procurement experienceCategory ManagementNegotiation skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteProject Management certificationInterpersonal skillsMBAInternational experienceProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

5+ years of experience in Procurement and/or Category Management

Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship-building and problem-solving

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong cross-functional, intercultural, and networking abilities; international experience preferred

Ability to develop and execute actionable implementation plans

Solid understanding of procurement processes and category technologies/products

Effective negotiation skills

Willingness to travel up to 5%

Preferred

CPSM, CPM, or similar procurement certification

MBA

Project Management certification (e.g., PMP)

Benefits

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

FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree

Company

Abbott

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Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.

Founded in 1888

Illinois City, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.abbott.com

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