Procurement Manager, Direct Services

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies for Direct Services to drive cost optimization and supplier alignment
• Lead competitive sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs from strategy through implementation
• Partner with Corporate and Division stakeholders to identify requirements and drive cost-reduction initiatives
• Leverage analytics and market intelligence to optimize supplier performance and total cost of ownership
• Conduct fact-based negotiations with senior supplier executives and manage contractual risk
• Support contract development, statements of work, and procurement policies in collaboration with Legal, Quality, and Regulatory teams
• Prepare dashboards, reports, and insights to influence stakeholders and senior leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree completed
• 4–6 years of procurement or operations experience, preferably in healthcare or regulated environments
• Experience working in highly regulated, matrixed environments
• Knowledge of privacy and data protection requirements including PII, HIPAA, PCI, and PHI
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel proficiency
• 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 experience in relevant Direct Services categories
• Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement certification
• Experience with procurement platforms such as SAP, Ariba, or Coupa
• Proven change management and influencing capabilities

Benefits

• Career development opportunities within an international company
• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance programs

About the Company

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, including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. We serve people in more than 160 countries.