Associate Specialist Procurement

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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 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

This role is responsible for sourcing and managing suppliers to ensure the organization receives high-quality materials at competitive prices and on time. You will play a key role in evaluating supplier performance, negotiating terms, and coordinating purchasing activities to meet current and future business needs.

What You’ll Work On

• Identify, research, and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, timing, and reliability.

• Recognize and leverage sales, promotional campaigns, and cost-saving opportunities.

• Assess supplier products for compliance with specifications and quality standards.

• Analyze and evaluate bids, tenders, proposals, and quotations.

• Negotiate pricing and delivery conditions to secure favorable terms.

• Commit to purchases within established authority limits in the organization’s best interest.

• Interpret inventory requests, production schedules, and purchase requisitions to align purchasing with demand.

• Monitor quality and timeliness of delivered goods and materials.

• Follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.

• Communicate order status and updates to internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree: Engineering, Science, Business, or Financial Degrees. 

• 1-3 years of Procurement experience.  

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

• Ability to interpret inventory and production documents.

• Experience in supplier evaluation and procurement processes.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar purchasing or supply chain role.

• Familiarity with tender and bid evaluation processes.

• Knowledge of quality standards and compliance requirements.

• Proficiency in procurement systems or ERP tools.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

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.

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The base pay for this position is $50,000.00 – $100,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.