Senior Procurement Specialist

Abbott

St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Base: $78,000.00 – $156,000.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Not specified (potentially hybrid based on job responsibilities)
5+ years procurement experience
Direct materials category management
Contract negotiation and management
Abbott is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist for their St. Paul, Minnesota location to manage direct materials procurement for Capital Equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, along with a solid background in procurement processes and supplier management

Job Summary

  • This role involves owning and elevating direct materials procurement categories to support commercial product lines for Capital Equipment.
  • The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including free medical coverage options, high employer retirement contributions, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Candidates will serve as key influencers across Operations, R&D, Quality, and Supplier Quality teams to build competitive advantage through sourcing strategies.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Abbott is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist for their St. Paul, Minnesota location to manage direct materials procurement for Capital Equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, along with a solid background in procurement processes and supplier management.

Salary

Base: $78,000.00 – $156,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive compensation, incentives, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years procurement experience
  • Direct materials category management
  • Contract negotiation and management
  • Supplier performance monitoring
  • Risk management strategy development

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Strong interpersonal relationship skills
  • International travel willingness
  • MBA or advanced degree preference

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering
  • 5+ years of procurement and category management experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%
  • Understanding of regulated industry environments

Work Rights

Not specified

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