Director Procurement
Abbott · Lake Forest, IL
Supply Chain & LogisticsFull-time$149k–$299kCompany career page
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Role summary
Abbott seeks a Director of Procurement to lead sourcing strategy for Core Diagnostics, managing approximately $250M–$300M in annual spend across critical materials. The role encompasses supplier management, cost optimization, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure product quality and supply continuity.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline
- 10+ years progressive procurement leadership in complex manufacturing
- Demonstrated ability to manage significant direct-material category spend
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder influence skills
- Experience leading multiple teams with direct and indirect oversight
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- International experience and cultural competency
What you'll be doing
- Lead procurement strategy and supplier management for $250M–$300M portfolio
- Manage team of procurement professionals and drive category strategy execution
- Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, delivery schedules, and service levels
- Drive total cost of ownership reductions through analytics and internal partnerships
- Oversee supplier relationships, capacity planning, and supply continuity across regions
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