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Abbott

Packaging Procurement Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$99K - $198K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Reports to Manager Procurement, Packaging Material What You'll Work On * Primary point of contact for all global packaging category needs. Nurture stakeholder relationships by serving as a business ...

Abbott

Packaging Procurement Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$99K - $198K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Reports to Manager Procurement, Packaging Material What You'll Work On * Primary point of contact for all global packaging category needs. Nurture stakeholder relationships by serving as a business ...

Abbott

Packaging Procurement Manager

North Chicago, IL · On-site

$99K - $198K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Reports to Manager Procurement, Packaging Material What You'll Work On * Primary point of contact for all global packaging category needs. Nurture stakeholder relationships by serving as a business ...

Posted today

Abbott

Packaging Procurement Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$99K - $198K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Reports to Manager Procurement, Packaging Material What You'll Work On * Primary point of contact for all global packaging category needs. Nurture stakeholder relationships by serving as a business ...

Abbott

Packaging Procurement Manager

North Chicago, IL · On-site

$99K - $198K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Reports to Manager Procurement, Packaging Material What You'll Work On * Primary point of contact for all global packaging category needs. Nurture stakeholder relationships by serving as a business ...

Posted today

Abbott

Packaging Procurement Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$99K - $198K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Reports to Manager Procurement, Packaging Material What You'll Work On * Primary point of contact for all global packaging category needs. Nurture stakeholder relationships by serving as a business ...

Emmi Roth USA

Procurement Packaging Category Lead

IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Summary The Packaging Procurement Lead ensures deep expertise, innovation, and strategy within a critical category. This role partners closely with the Packaging Manager, Operations, Quality ...

Emmi Roth

Procurement Packaging Category Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Summary The Packaging Procurement Lead ensures deep expertise, innovation, and strategy within a critical category. This role partners closely with the Packaging Manager, Operations, Quality ...

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

Senior Manager, Packaging Procurement

Ewing, NJ · On-site

$91K - $123K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As Senior Procurement Manager, Flexible Packaging, this individual will lead sourcing strategy across the Fabric, Home, and Personal Care portfolios, supporting brands such as Arm & Hammer, OxiClean ...

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How much do packaging procurement jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for packaging procurement in the United States is $31.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $37.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced in packaging procurement roles?

Professionals in Packaging Procurement often encounter challenges such as fluctuating material costs, meeting tight lead times, and managing supplier relationships across multiple regions. Balancing cost efficiency with sustainability goals, quality requirements, and regulatory compliance can make decision-making complex. Additionally, coordinating closely with production, supply chain, and marketing teams is essential to ensure packaging meets all business needs. Staying adaptable and proactive helps overcome these obstacles and ensures the packaging supply chain remains resilient and efficient.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in packaging procurement, and why are they important?

To thrive in Packaging Procurement, you need strong negotiation skills, knowledge of supply chain management, and experience with sourcing packaging materials, often backed by a degree in business, supply chain, or a related field. Familiarity with procurement software such as SAP or Oracle, and certifications like CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), are commonly required. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and analytical thinking are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure that packaging solutions are sourced cost-effectively, meet quality standards, and maintain smooth supply chain operations.

What is a packaging procurement?

A Packaging Procurement job involves sourcing, negotiating, and managing packaging materials for a company’s products. Professionals in this role work closely with suppliers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and sustainable packaging solutions. They analyze market trends, manage supplier relationships, and optimize the supply chain to meet business needs. Effective packaging procurement ensures product protection, branding consistency, and compliance with industry regulations.

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Packaging Procurement Manager

Abbott

Chicago, IL • On-site

$99K - $198K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Abbott rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 138 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

178th of 538 rated manufacturers

Job description

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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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 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 Material What You'll Work On
  • Primary 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 Knowledge
  • Some 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: 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 $99,300.00 - $198,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Category Management DIVISION: GPS Global Purchasing Services LOCATION: United States > Abbott Park : AP52 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr. 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

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