Procurement Category Lead Primary Packaging

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

We are seeking a Category Manager – Blow Molding to lead strategic and tactical procurement initiatives for blow molding components. This role is critical in ensuring supply continuity, driving cost efficiencies, and supporting innovation across our North American manufacturing network.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for blow molding, including supplier selection, contracting, and performance management.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives by optimizing the supply chain and identifying process improvements.
• Ensure continuity of supply by managing supplier capacity, raw material risks, and delivery performance.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with short- and long-term business goals.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage supplier agreements (MSAs, CDAs, amendments, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Quality, Engineering, and Operations.
• Monitor and report on supplier KPIs and develop capacity expansion business cases.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in blow molding procurement and market trends.
• Support compliance with corporate and divisional procurement policies.
• Approve purchase orders up to $1,000,000.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain management.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management abilities.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet tools and data analysis.
• Ability to develop and execute actionable implementation plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPSM, CPM, PMP, or similar professional certifications.
• Technical knowledge of the plastics industry, particularly blow molding.
• Experience managing supplier capacity and performance metrics.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working in a matrixed, global organization.

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 $97,300.00 – $194,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.