Manager Category Procurement

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, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This role is responsible for leading purchasing and supply management activities for Dairy Products and related subcategories, including all milk fractionation. As a strategic leader within Abbott’s global procurement organization, you will drive the “One Abbott Procurement” vision across divisions, fostering synergies and delivering cost-effective solutions. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement impactful sourcing strategies, optimize supply chains, and represent Abbott’s interests in the industry.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead procurement strategy for Dairy Products and subcategories globally

• Collaborate with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Engineering, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial functions

• Develop and implement cost reduction strategies and total cost of ownership (TCO) models

• Manage supplier relationships and lead supplier selection for new product development

• Drive process improvements and identify new business opportunities

• Coordinate across divisions to share best practices and ensure compliance with procurement guidelines

• Lead global category projects and initiatives, including multimodal logistics and warehousing strategies

• Present procurement strategies and results to senior leadership

• Mentor and lead virtual and direct teams (up to 20 people)

• Ensure compliance with corporate and divisional policies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• 5–10 years of experience in Dairy Category procurement

• Functional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to influence and build relationships across cultures and functions

• International experience and global stakeholder management

• Deep knowledge of Dairy and Nutritional Ingredients markets

• Experience with supplier management and contract negotiation

• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop implementation plans

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field

• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or PMP

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and data governance tools

• Knowledge of Dairy Category technologies and products

• Experience leading cross-functional and virtual teams

• Strong negotiation and strategic sourcing skills

• Familiarity with risk management strategies (e.g., hedging)

• Experience presenting to senior executives and driving enterprise-wide initiatives

The base pay for this position is $97,300.00 – $194,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.