[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Abbott Laboratories jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Abbott Laboratories # Senior Specialist Procurement - Plastics United States - Illinois - Abbott Park Senior individual contributor $78,000.00 – $156,000.00 Supply Chain & Logistics Listed on Abbott Laboratories’s official careers site. Posted October 7, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Abbott Laboratories’s careers site →](https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/United-States---Illinois---Abbott-Park/Senior-Specialist-Procurement---Plastics_31163732-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Abbott Laboratories](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/) / Senior Specialist Procurement - Plastics ## 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ### JOB DESCRIPTION The Opportunity As a Senior Procurement Specialist - Plastics, you will be a key driver of Abbott’s Global Procurement Plastics category strategy across global operations. This role leads procurement execution, supplier negotiations, and contract management, while integrating advanced technologies to enhance sustainability and efficiency. You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with business goals, regulatory standards, and innovation initiatives. What You’ll Work On Execute the plastics category strategy across North America and global sites. Lead supplier identification, evaluation, and selection processes. Manage competitive bidding events (RFIs, RFPs) and lead fact-based negotiations. ### Manage a Plastics sub-category by Developing and executing sourcing strategies for plastic materials and components. Monitoring market trends, resin pricing, and supplier capabilities. Driving cost-saving opportunities and value engineering initiatives. Partnering with engineering and operations teams to align specifications with business needs. Ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and sustainability requirements. Improving supplier performance and mitigating risk. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Support contract development, statements of work, and standard operating procedures. Drive multiple procurement projects through complex sourcing processes. Develop and maintain deep category knowledge and market intelligence. Assist in financial planning, LBE projections, and cash flow improvement initiatives. Execute the plastics category strategy across North America and global sites. Lead supplier identification, evaluation, and selection processes. Research and evaluate business requirements and suppliers. Assist with supplier identification and selection. Drive value and savings for sub categories in the plastics category and supply chain. Collaborates with other functions to ensure seamless procurement operations. ### Manage a Plastics sub-category, including Develop and execute sourcing strategies for plastic materials and components. Monitor market trends, resin pricing, and supplier capabilities specific to the sub-category. Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement value engineering initiatives. Partner with engineering and operations teams to align plastic sub-category specifications with business needs. Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and sustainability requirements for specified suppliers. Drive supplier performance improvement and risk mitigation within the sub-category. Support the development and completion of contracts, statement of work and standard operating procedure. Support supplier performance management and continuous improvement initiatives. ### Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field. 3–5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in plastics or packaging. Strong skills in supplier negotiations, contracting, and relationship management. Experience with AI tools, digital procurement platforms, and sustainability initiatives. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, Access, and data analytics tools. Certification from ISM or APICS preferred; Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus. Project management experience preferred; PMP certification or training is a plus. Ability to travel up to 15%. - Apply Now - 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. 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 $78,000.00 – $156,000.00 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: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 15 % of the Time 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](http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf) EEO is the Law link ### Espanol - [http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf](http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf) ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 7, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 13 days - Location: United States - Illinois - Abbott Park - Pay: $78,000.00 – $156,000.00[Apply on Abbott Laboratories’s careers site →](https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/United-States---Illinois---Abbott-Park/Senior-Specialist-Procurement---Plastics_31163732-1) ## More jobs at Abbott Laboratories ### [Global Supply Chain Risk Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/ed67068ea371a7de50c8/) United States - Illinois - Abbott Park ### [Senior Procurement Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/68db79b6c4a6fc71a177/) United States - Illinois - Abbott Park ### [2027 Abbott Operations Internship Program](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/d37843bffab51c761802/) United States - Illinois - Abbott Park ### [AQR Quality Program, Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/a67dd5e9446ed87ddfbb/) United States - Illinois - Abbott Park ### [Admin Assistant II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/6e55919314bb9c07fca3/) United States - Illinois - Abbott Park ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Regional Sales Manager - Industrial Plastics Division](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/1f022eb9257cc11dd247/) Eaton · Chanhassen, Minnesota, USA ### [Technician II, Mold Setter (Plastics) - 3rd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/f1caae5556641f73b714/) Cardinal Health · Deland, FL ### [Executive Assistant - Laboratory Plastics Essentials](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/3d64293f80399c4e6656/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Waltham, Massachusetts, United States of America ### [Sr Procurement/Sourcing Specialist - Plastics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/974ca11f5256bb01ba73/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Morrisville, North Carolina, United States of America +1 more ### [Plastics Project Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dover/jobs/b6a4d4041f14e4352e15/) Dover · Cypress, California, USA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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