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Senior Procurement Specialist, MRO
Abbott Park, IL
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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Our location in Abbott Park, IL currently has an opportunity for a Senior Procurement Specialist, MRO.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
* Contribute to the development and execution of Maintenance Repair & Operations (MRO) category procurement strategy.
* Executes against the goals set by the Category Leads, Managers and Director
* Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate and divisional policies and procedures consistent with Abbott standard of business ethics and integrity
* Point person for specific global, regional and local suppliers and responsible for leading partnership development
* Point person for division supply chain operations leaders collaborating to resolve operational issues with suppliers
* Supports regional category managers in LA, Europe and APAC for MRO strategy development, category management and supplier partnership development
* Proactively seek and lead innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times, and customer service levels
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide superior MRO procurement operations ensuring satisfaction to division supply chain leads and MRO suppliers:
* Researches and evaluates suppliers
* Develop and execute RFPs
* Performs spend & savings analysis of last price paid vs RFP response
* Support invoice error resolution
* Enable supplier integration and KPI's.
* Drive value and lead savings outcomes
* Supports the development and completion of contracts, statement of work and standard operating procedure. Ensures all Abbott procurement policies and procedures are aligned with internal stakeholders e.g. Legal, Risk Management, Division SC etc.
* Supports the commitment of company funds for MRO services
* Recommends process improvements to streamline for efficiencies.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITY / SCOPE:
* Develops comprehensive MRO category knowledge. Strong working knowledge of operations. Recognized as the SME in the MRO category.
* Identifies, develops and executes key operations initiatives focused on efficiencies, cost savings and supplier consolidation
* Lead the development of MRO contracts, statement of works and standard operating procedures aligning with Procurement policies and division requirements. Requires understanding of operations. Requires understanding of suppliers needs and expectations. Facilitates discussion and compromise development between key stakeholders including procurement, division supply chain and suppliers.
* Supports and manages supplier purchasing catalogs.
* Manages Maximo and other inventory/purchasing systems as it relates to MRO category.
* Updates Taxonomy for MRO as required
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
* Bachelors Degree preferably in Supply Chain or Business
* Minimum 4-6 years experience in the MRO category or other related supply chain field
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
* Procurement and operations experience preferably in indirect material. MRO experience ideal.
* Mastery of excel including proficiency in excel macros. Complex excel analysis required.
* Proficient communication skills; verbal and written for recommendations and presentations
* Strong project management skills
* Strong initiative, work ethic and problem-solving skills
* Ability to network through organization
WHAT WE OFFER
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
* Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
* Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
* Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
* Paid time off
* 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
* The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:? www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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Job Summary
Company
Abbott Laboratories
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
4 to 6 years
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