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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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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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 Join Abbott's Global Procurement organization as a Procurement Contract Specialist supporting Operational Services and Logistics categories. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a key advisor and contract leader, driving the development, negotiation, and management of global service agreements while partnering closely with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to deliver value, mitigate risk, and support business objectives worldwide. What You'll Work On

• Lead the preparation, review, negotiation, and execution of vendor Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and other commercial contracts.
• Serve as the primary procurement liaison for contract processes, submissions, approvals, and stakeholder engagement.
• Draft and negotiate contract language, ensuring alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and business objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional contract reviews with Legal, Tax, Insurance, Audit, and other subject matter experts.
• Manage and maintain contract documentation across a portfolio of global supplier relationships.
• Educate internal stakeholders on contracting best practices, legal terms, and procurement policies through training and consultation.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for the global Freight Audit & Payment category.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFI/RFP development, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and supplier selections.
• Negotiate favorable commercial terms and conditions with suppliers to maximize value and minimize risk.
• Establish category governance frameworks, supplier performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive accountability against established service levels and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Partner with Logistics, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure alignment on sourcing and contract management strategies.
• Provide strategic sourcing support across logistics categories, including Air Freight, Ocean Freight, and Warehousing.
• Utilize sourcing optimization tools and analytics to evaluate scenarios, conduct spend analysis, perform market research, and support data-driven decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 7+ years of experience in commercial contracting, procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain-related roles.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing complex commercial contracts and service agreements.
• Experience partnering with legal, finance, operations, and business stakeholders to drive contract and sourcing outcomes.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and influencing skills.
• Solid project management and organizational capabilities with attention to detail.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract performance.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate supplier proposals, commercial terms, and sourcing opportunities.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting logistics, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations), and facility services categories.
• Direct experience negotiating and managing logistics-related contracts.
• Knowledge of freight audit and payment services, transportation procurement, and logistics operations.
• Experience developing and implementing global category strategies and governance frameworks.
• Advanced sourcing and supplier management experience in a multinational organization.
• Experience leading global RFI/RFP processes and complex supplier negotiations.
• Proficiency with sourcing and procurement tools such as Jaggaer or similar sourcing optimization platforms.
• Strong spend analysis, market intelligence, and cost modeling capabilities.
• Experience delivering stakeholder training on procurement, contracting, or compliance-related topics.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment across global business units.

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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 - $156,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Category Management DIVISION: GPS Global Purchasing Services LOCATION: United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr. ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Abbott Park : AP52 WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf