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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.

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:

The Procurement Manager – Ingredient Strategy will 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 to a 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, identify risks, and enable sound decision-making. 

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

• Problem Solving: Demonstrates strong critical thinking and creativity to resolve complex challenges and advance business objectives. 

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

• Financial Acumen & Analytics: Leverages financial 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 can anticipate industry trends, navigate complexity, and deliver sustainable, strategic outcomes that strengthen Abbott’s global supply network. 

What You’ll Do 

At the core of this role is the creation and execution of strategic frameworks—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 defining objectives, execution strategies, and success metrics. 

Strategy Leadership & Category Ownership 

• Define, develop, and execute global ingredient procurement strategies aligned with Abbott’s long-term objectives. 

• 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. 

• Manage purchasing activities and supplier spend in compliance with corporate procurement policies. 

Process Development & Strategic Roadmapping 

• Design and implement scalable procurement processes and strategic roadmaps. 

• Guide stakeholders through structured frameworks to align on goals, execution approach, and performance metrics. 

Analytics & Decision Support 

• Leverage advanced analytics to inform strategic decisions and optimize cost structures. 

• Identify opportunities for value creation and continuous improvement across categories. 

Enterprise Program Leadership 

• Lead procurement efforts within cross-functional initiatives impacting quality, 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 positively impact P&L performance. 

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

Supplier Relationship Management 

• Build and maintain strategic 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 requirements impacting ingredient 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 field required 

• 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 people leadership 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.