Senior Procurement Specialist, Fleet

• Proactively seek innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times, and customer service levels
• Full understanding of the "One Procurement" strategies. Strong knowledge and project work across multiple categories that impact the team positively.
• Works within defined processes and procedures and may help determine appropriate approaches for change.

Core Job Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Execution

• Support the development and execution of Abbott’s Fleet category strategy in alignment with Global Procurement objectives and regional business needs.
• Analyze spend, market trends, cost structures, risk factors, and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead initiatives that optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), including acquisition, leasing, maintenance, telematics, fuel, and remarketing programs.

Sourcing & Contracting

• Lead competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) for fleet‑related goods and services.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, service levels, and contractual protections in accordance with Abbott’s procurement policies and legal standards.
• Ensure contracts are compliant with Abbott’s global templates, governance structures, and risk‑management practices.

Supplier Performance & Relationship Management

• Manage day‑to‑day supplier engagement, performance reviews, and issue resolution.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, scorecards, and governance routines to ensure high service and operational reliability.
• Drive supplier innovation, cost savings, compliance, and continuous improvement projects.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Abbott Fleet Operations to optimize fleet lifecycle processes and policy compliance.
• Partner with Finance on budget planning, forecasting, savings validation, and financial modeling.
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, Occupational Health, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to ensure alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Sustainability & Innovation

• Support Abbott’s sustainability goals by evaluating fleet electrification, hybrid technologies, alternative mobility solutions, and emissions‑reduction initiatives.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies, data tools, and telematics solutions to enhance fleet efficiency and driver safety.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 4+ years in procurement, supply chain management, or fleet management.
• Skills: Contracting and negotiations experience, outstanding verbal communication, corporate fleet management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices and supply management strategies.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in developing fleet management strategies, improving asset utilization, driving down operational costs with process and cost improvement projects
• Experience with developing fleet program roadmap to support corporate initiatives

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:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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