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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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, based in either Abbott Park or Willis Tower in Chicago, supports the Global Purchasing Services (GPS) Business Excellence team. As a Procurement Specialist, you'll help drive Source‑to‑Pay best practices, enhance procurement processes, and deliver exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders. You will operate within established procedures while also contributing to continuous improvement and innovation across GPS.

What You’ll Work On

• Partner with the Supplier Enablement team to invite, qualify, and disqualify suppliers within SAP Ariba.
• Support Source‑to‑Pay process and technology enhancements related to supplier qualification and the purchase requisition/purchase order lifecycle.
• Provide reporting support for supplier additions/reductions, preferred supplier targets, spend, and supplier performance management.
• Assist the GPS Buying Channel lead with the end‑to‑end PR/PO process, including stakeholder engagement, issue resolution, and process optimization.
• Meet regularly with category teams, divisional customers, and support functions to maintain strong stakeholder relationships and drive improvement.
• Support change management efforts to promote adoption of preferred suppliers and updated processes.
• Provide analytical support for supplier rationalization opportunities and supplier performance surveys.
• Support monthly direct tariff exposure reporting to ensure accurate data for executive decision‑making.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline reporting, reduce cycle times, and elevate customer service.
• Help drive a global supplier qualification/disqualification process as Ariba expands across regions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of procurement experience.
• Understanding of Source‑to‑Pay processes and technologies such as SAP Ariba or similar systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Functional experience in Procurement, Finance, or related business functions.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and networking abilities.
• Strong problem‑solving and project management skills.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in analytics and reporting using tools such as Power BI, Excel, Smartsheet, or Qlik View.
• Additional Source‑to‑Pay technology experience is a plus.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @Abbott News and @Abbott Global.

The base pay for this position is

$61,300.00 – $122,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Category Management

DIVISION:

GPS Global Purchasing Services:

LOCATION:

United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

• EEO is the Law link

• English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

• EEO is the Law link

• Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf