Senior Director, Global Procurement

Abbott seeks a Senior Director for Global Procurement within its Core Diagnostics division in Lake Forest, Illinois. The role manages approximately $1.4 billion in annual purchasing across raw materials, services, equipment, and third-party manufacturing, requiring leadership of procurement teams and strategic supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for $1.4B+ annual expenditures across multiple categories
• Hire, develop, and coach procurement professionals with focus on succession planning
• Lead supplier relationship management and oversee performance-based contracting across 400+ suppliers
• Resolve critical supply chain issues including supplier performance variability and business continuity risks
• Partner with R&D and Engineering leadership to acquire specialized research materials and support innovation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Technical field
• 12+ years of procurement, sourcing, or purchasing experience
• Proven expertise in negotiations, commercial law, and financial analysis
• Experience leading distributed teams and managing supplier relationships
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and materials management
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Technical field preferred
• Certified Purchasing Manager Certificate preferred