Packaging Procurement Manager

Job ID: 31156992Company: Abbott LaboratoriesLocation: United States - Illinois - Abbott ParkJob Type: Full timeCategory: ProcurementIndustry: HealthcarePosted Date: 2026-07-27Abbott 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.Working at AbbottAt 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) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU 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 have an immediate opening for a Manager Procurement. This role may be based in either Abbott Park, IL or Chicago, IL.As the Manager Procurement, you will partner with business stakeholders to define and implement category strategy and drive "One Abbott Procurement" vision and priorities. Reports to Manager Procurement, Packaging MaterialWhat You’ll Work OnPrimary point of contact for all global packaging category needs. Nurture stakeholder relationships by serving as a business partner, helping identify critical business requirements and providing sourcing and procurement services that meet expectations. Influence business initiatives and translate business vision and strategy into aligned category strategy with an execution roadmap. Proactively identify continuous improvement opportunities to advance the category such as design for sourcing, innovation, process mapping and improvement, and cost efficiencies. Provides insight to how to best develop and leverage supplier capabilities to meet business needs Monitor market dynamics, supplier competitive landscape and pricing strategy for category across regions. Ensure optimal balance between value for money and cost savings is achieved, while ensuring quality and excellent stakeholder relationship management. Own and implement agreed purchasing strategies for the category. Foster a collaborative environment among stakeholders. Ability to assess the overall needs of select divisions and negotiate an accepted portfolio meeting the most strategic needs of the category. Drives Total Cost of Ownership reductions for the category through analytics. Measure and track performance of the category. Drive the business to achieve best in class performance. Partner and collaborate with procurement staff to support cross divisional business initiatives. Lead initiatives that span virtual teams across the world and cross cultures. Mentor, train and develop talent as a leader within procurement. Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in packaging, engineering, supply chain, or technical discipline. Master’s degree is preferred. Relevant certification desirable (e.g., CPSM, CPM, PMP) 5+ year track record within procurement and supply chain management including engineering and/or technical category experience. Strong project management skills. Ability to develop actionable implementation plans. Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Primary & Secondary Packaging KnowledgeSome experience leading teams. Relevant business process knowledge, as related to procurement and category management. Strong interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills. Some knowledge of markets by regions, international experience. Strong influence and negotiating skills. Strong contracting skills. Experience with Supplier management.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: 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.Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Skillsprocurementcategory managementsupplier managementcontract negotiationproject managementcost reductionsupplier relationship managementstakeholder managementprocess improvementcost analysisperformance measurementcross-functional collaborationtalent developmentmentoringinnovation managementdesign for sourcingprocess mappinginternational procurementmarket analysisnegotiationinterpersonal skillsnetworking