Senior Specialist Procurement

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 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.

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.

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.

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