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.
**About Abbott**
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health.
We are always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
**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 will 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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors 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 position is based at either our Abbott Park, IL, or Willis Tower, Chicago, IL location, supporting the Global Purchasing Services (GPS) Business Excellence team.
The Procurement Specialist leverages their experience to help implement best practices and support Source-to-Pay strategies across GPS.
This role involves collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, as well as various Abbott Divisions, to resolve issues and deliver exceptional customer service.
+ Operate within established processes and procedures, while also contributing to the development of new approaches for continuous improvement.
+ Proactively seek innovative ways to improve procurement processes, cycle times, and elevate customer service levels.
+ Develop a solid understanding of One Procurement strategies, gaining knowledge and experience across multiple categories to positively impact the team.
**What Youll Work On**
+ Work with our Supplier Enablement team to invite and qualify/disqualify suppliers in **SAP** **Ariba.
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+ **Support Source to Pay process** technology design and enhancements related to supplier qualification/disqualification.
+ Assist the GPS catalog lead and category teams in identifying, developing and implementing future catalog opportunities.
+ Support the GPS Business Excellence team and category teams with established reporting on supplier additions / reductions, preferred supplier targets and spend, supplier catalog usage, and reporting related to supplier performance management.
**_PROJECT CO-ORDINATION_**
+ Collaborate daily with our Supplier Enablement team to invite and qualify/disqualify suppliers in Ariba.
+ Support the Source-to-Pay process with technology design and enhancements related to supplier qualification/disqualification.
+ Assist the GPS catalog lead in discussions with category teams to identify, develop, and implementing future catalog opportunities.
**_STAKEHOLDER SUPPORT_**
+ Help the GPS catalog lead work with suppliers to implement catalogs and troubleshoot issues.
+ Meet regularly with category teams, divisional customers, and support functions to ensure high customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
+ Assist with change management, guiding the business to adopt change and embrace preferred suppliers and catalogs.
**_REPORTING SUPPORT_**
+ Provide analytical and execution support via reporting to category teams for identifying, developing, and implementing:
+ Supplier rationalization opportunities
+ Preferred supplier targets and opportunities
+ Catalog targets and opportunities.
+ Supplier performance management activities such as supplier performance surveys
**_PROCESS_** **_IMPROVEMENT_**
+ Drive a defined supplier qualification/disqualification process flow globally as Ariba expands.
+ Continuously explore creative solutions to enhance procurement processes, reduce cycle times, and boost customer service standards.
+ Identify opportunities to enhance and streamline existing reporting processes.
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelors Degree: Supply-Chain, Business, or Financial Degree
+ **2-4 years of Procurement experience**
+ Understanding of **Source to Pay technology** and process like SAP Ariba or any other.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Functional experience in Procurement or any other functions such as Finance, etc.
+ Excellent people skills
+ Excellent problem-solving skills
+ Project Management skills
+ Self-Starter
+ Proficient in **Analytics & reporting** with spreadsheet programs using **Power BI/MS Excel/Smartsheet/QlikView, etc.
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+ Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
+ Strong interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills
+ Source to Pay Technology Experience a plus.
**Apply Now**
* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan.
Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
**Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
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.
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The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 $114,700.00.
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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