Abbott Laboratories

Healthcare

Manager,PackagingProcurement

$113–227k United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Manager, Packaging Procurement at Abbott Laboratories. Skills: Packaging procurement, Strategic sourcing, Supplier management. Serve as primary business partner for packaging procurement. Build stakeholder relationships”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver best-in-class sourcing, contracting, and supplier management outcomes; Achieve cost optimization; Drive continuous improvement and best-in-class results

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Data-driven decision making

Eligibility Requirements

Keyboard use (>= 50% of workday), Continuous sitting (more than 2 consecutive hours)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management, Experience in contract negotiation and supplier management, Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment, Analytical skills with the ability to interpret market trends and cost drivers, Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, Experience working in complex, global, matrixed organizations

Nice to Have

Experience in packaging procurement or category management strongly preferred, Experience supporting multiple business units or divisions, Advanced degree (MBA or related field), Knowledge of procurement systems and sourcing tools (ERP, sourcing platforms), Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPM), Proven track record of cost reduction, innovation, and process improvement initiatives

What You'll Do.

Serve as primary business partner for packaging procurement

Build stakeholder relationships

Identify critical business requirements

Translate business strategies into category strategies

Drive and implement global packaging sourcing strategies

Foster alignment and collaboration across stakeholders

Own and execute purchasing strategies

Influence alignment and support network optimization initiatives

Oversee key packaging subcategories

Guide stakeholders on best practices

Support vendor screening and selection processes

Develop and execute fact-based negotiation strategies

Assess organizational needs

Negotiate optimized supplier portfolios

Build and maintain supplier relationships

Leverage supplier capabilities

Monitor market dynamics

and pricing strategies

Communicate market shifts

Recommend strategic adjustments to stakeholders

Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reductions

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

Ensure optimal balance between cost savings

and track category performance

Drive continuous improvement and best-in-class results

Partner with stakeholders and procurement teams globally

enterprise-wide initiatives

and resolutions to leadership

Lead initiatives across virtual

and cross-cultural teams

and develop procurement talent

Foster a high-performance culture

Guide teams in executing complex sourcing and category

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional alignment; Cross-divisional collaboration; Cross-functional environment; Virtual, global, and cross-cultural teams; Procurement teams globally

Communication Scope

Stakeholder management; Market communication

Full Job Description

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](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 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** We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Purchasing Leader – Packaging to serve as the primary point of contact for all packaging category needs across Abbott Laboratories. This role will drive category strategy, supplier performance, and cost optimization while partnering closely with stakeholders across all four Abbott segments: Diagnostics, Nutrition, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals. You will play a critical role in advancing the “One Abbott Procurement”

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