PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Description

Job Summary: This position applies procurement expertise and knowledge to execute sourcing strategies and supply management, addressing supply issues and seeking efficiencies. Key Highlights: 1. Professional development within an international company 2. Company recognized as a top workplace 3. Doing work that matters **About Abbott** Abbott is a global healthcare leader that creates innovative science to improve people's health. We are always looking ahead, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. **Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, take care of yourself and your family, be authentically you, and live a full life. You will have access to: * Professional development with an international company where you can build the career you dream of. * A company recognized as a top workplace in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the world's most admired companies by Fortune. * A company recognized as one of the best large employers, as well as a top workplace for diversity, working mothers, women executives, and scientists. **The Opportunity** This position is located in Lince, Lima, within the EPD (Established Pharmaceutical Products) division. We are committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in the world's fastest-growing countries. Our broad portfolio of high-quality, branded generic medicines spans multiple therapeutic areas, including gastroenterology, women's health, cardiometabolic, pain management / central nervous system, and respiratory. **What You'll Do** Apply procurement expertise and knowledge to execute category-specific sourcing strategies and supply management plans developed by Category Managers. Other responsibilities include: * Serve as the first point of contact; seamlessly switch between strategy, operations, and transactional sourcing. * Execute category strategies under the guidance of category strategic leaders. * Manage SOWs/RFIs/purchase documents. Support supplier selection. * Manage day-to-day supply issues. Analyze potential solutions using standard procedures. Communicate relevant information to both internal customers and suppliers to keep them informed and prevent issues. * Support purchase order (PO) conversion: 80% negotiation and 20% transactional. * Manage purchase order (PO) approvals. * Educate on existing solutions and enable the development of technology and performance tools. * Manage purchase order changes and communicate change trends. * Facilitate supplier integration and KPI tracking. * Proactively identify opportunities for new business, process improvements, and cost efficiencies. * Be regarded as a subject matter expert (SME) for categories under your responsibility. * Implement locally, regionally, and globally agreed-upon procurement strategies. * Regularly meet with site customers in Peru and support functions to ensure strong customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. * Be responsible for compliance with applicable corporate and divisional policies and procedures. * Execute in alignment with objectives set by Category Leaders/Managers. * Seek innovative ways to maintain and improve procurement processes, cycle times, total cost of acquisition, and customer service levels. **Required Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Industrial Engineering. * Minimum of 3+ years’ successful experience in procurement/sourcing. * Experience working with a high volume of suppliers is desirable. * Strong project management skills. * Ability to lead cross-functional program teams. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to interact with and influence multiple internal and external Abbott stakeholders is essential. * Knowledge of regulations, compliance, and market access requirements related to product sourcing to support sourcing strategy development. * Strong interpersonal skills, including relationship building and problem solving. * Advanced-level English proficiency. * Advanced-level Excel proficiency. **Individuals with Disabilities** Equal opportunity is provided, and recruitment, selection, and hiring are conducted solely based on job-related qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other protected condition under applicable law. Information from the Job Position Assessment Report for individuals with disabilities, prepared by the EHS department, will be considered for hiring. **Apply Now** Pursue your professional aspirations with Abbott to access 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 workforce diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. **Abbott is an equal opportunity employer and conducts recruitment, selection, and hiring based solely on job-related qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other protected condition under applicable law.**