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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.JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity:

TheProcurement Manager - Ingredient Strategywill lead the development of enterprise-wide sourcing strategies and drive high-impact initiatives that shape the future of Abbott's ingredient portfolio. This role is accountable for defining and executing a comprehensive category strategy framework that enables critical business decisions across key ingredient categories.

With a strong focus on proactive risk management, the role will navigate evolving global regulations, strengthen supplier capabilities, and deliver measurable value to Abbott's nutrition business. This leader will play a pivotal role in ensuring supply continuity, quality excellence, and cost competitiveness in a dynamic global environment.

The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders internally and externally, demonstrating executive presence, strategic vision, and the ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable,results-driven solutions. This position requires a forward-thinking leader who can anticipate risk, optimize supplier performance, and drive innovation across the supply base.

Key Capabilities & Competencies

• Strategic Leadership:Proven ability to lead global initiatives, align cross-functional teams toa clear vision, and drive enterprise-wide transformation.

• Analytical Rigor & Attention to Detail: Applies structured thinking and deep data analysis with precision to evaluate complex information,identifyrisks, and enable sound decision-making.

• Decision-Making Excellence:Effectively navigates ambiguity, balances risk and opportunity, and deliverstimely, high-quality decisions.

• Problem Solving:Demonstratesstrong critical thinking and creativity to resolve complex challenges and advance businessobjectives.

• Communication & Influence:Clearly articulates complex ideas, builds alignment, and influences stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Financial Acumen & Analytics:Leveragesfinancial insights, cost modeling, and data-driven analysis to support strategic and operational decisions.

• Leadership & Team Development: Builds and develops high-performing teams, fosters collaboration, and leads organizations through change.

This role requires a visionary leader who cananticipateindustry trends, navigate complexity, and deliver sustainable, strategic outcomes that strengthen Abbott's global supply network.

WhatYou'llDo

At the core of this role is the creation and execution of strategicframeworks-structured approaches that guide critical business decisions, align stakeholders, and deliver measurable outcomes. This includes developing processes and multi-year roadmaps, and guiding teams through definingobjectives, execution strategies, and success metrics.

Strategy Leadership & Category Ownership

• Define, develop, and execute global ingredient procurement strategies aligned with Abbott's long-termobjectives.

• Establish category strategies that guide critical decision-making, investment priorities, and risk mitigation.

• Serve as a thought leader on market trends, supply risks, and regulatory changes.

• Drive innovation and sustainability initiatives across ingredient sourcing.

• Managepurchasingactivities and supplierspendin compliance with corporate procurement policies.

Process Development & StrategicRoadmapping

• Design and implement scalable procurement processes and strategic roadmaps.

• Guide stakeholders through structured frameworks toalign ongoals, execution approach, and performance metrics.

Analytics & Decision Support

• Leverage advanced analytics to inform strategic decisions andoptimizecost structures.

• Identifyopportunities for value creation and continuous improvement across categories.

Enterprise Program Leadership

• Lead procurement efforts within cross-functional initiativesimpactingquality, regulatory compliance, and R&D.

• Manage high-visibility programs from problem identification through solution implementation with minimal oversight.

• Ensure alignment with corporate priorities and deliver results that strengthen supply continuity and positivelyimpactP&L performance.

• Champion continuous improvement in procurement tools, processes, and governance.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build andmaintainstrategic supplier partnerships to drive innovation, resilience, and competitive advantage.

• Lead complex negotiations and manage supplier performance at an executive level.

Cross-Functional Influence

• Partner with senior leaders across R&D, Quality, Legal, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to deliver integrated solutions.

• Present strategies, insights, and recommendations clearly to executive leadership and governance committees.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

• Drive talent development and succession planning.

Regulatory & Compliance Expertise

• Monitor and respond to evolving global regulatory requirementsimpactingingredient sourcing.

• Partner with Legal, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance.

• Influence internal policy development and support external advocacy efforts.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, or a related fieldrequired

• MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred

Experience

• 6+ years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience

• Proven experience developing and executing business or category strategies

• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level initiatives with measurable impact

• Experience collaborating with and influencing senior leadership

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and interaction with governmental agencies

• Prior peopleleadership experience with a focus on team development

• Experience in food, dairy, agriculture, or ingredient procurement preferred

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.

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 ManagementDIVISION:GPS Global Purchasing ServicesLOCATION:United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square PlaceADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 20 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:NoSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf