Senior Director, Global Procurement
Abbott · Lake Forest, IL
Supply Chain & LogisticsFull-time$190k–$380kCompany career page
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Role summary
Abbott seeks a Senior Director for Global Procurement within its Core Diagnostics division in Lake Forest, Illinois. The role manages approximately $1.4 billion in annual purchasing across raw materials, services, equipment, and third-party manufacturing, requiring leadership of procurement teams and strategic supplier negotiations.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Technical field
- 12+ years of procurement, sourcing, or purchasing experience
- Proven expertise in negotiations, commercial law, and financial analysis
- Experience leading distributed teams and managing supplier relationships
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and materials management
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Technical field preferred
- Certified Purchasing Manager Certificate preferred
What you'll be doing
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for $1.4B+ annual expenditures across multiple categories
- Hire, develop, and coach procurement professionals with focus on succession planning
- Lead supplier relationship management and oversee performance-based contracting across 400+ suppliers
- Resolve critical supply chain issues including supplier performance variability and business continuity risks
- Partner with R&D and Engineering leadership to acquire specialized research materials and support innovation
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