Global Dairy Procurement Manager

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.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Global Dairy Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supply chain initiatives for dairy commodities across our global operations. This role manages up to $200MM in annual expenditures and directly supports the Nutrition and Established Pharma divisions by ensuring consistent, cost-effective, and compliant supply of dairy materials.

What You’ll Work On

• Develop and execute global dairy procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals

• Lead negotiations and secure long-term contracts with significant financial impact

• Manage supplier relationships across diverse cultures and geographies

• Ensure uninterrupted supply of dairy materials to global manufacturing and third-party sites

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, R&D, QA, Regulatory, and Manufacturing

• Navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure compliance with global standards

• Deliver financial plans and cost-saving initiatives across divisions

• Coach and develop team members while fostering a culture of compliance and excellence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Supply Chain, or a technical field

• 6+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management

• Proven ability to manage large-scale expenditures and supplier portfolios

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Experience working in global environments with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master of Science in a related field

• Experience in the dairy industry

• Background in data and analytics

• Familiarity with global regulatory requirements in food and pharma supply chains

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.

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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.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Category Management

     

DIVISION:

GPS Global Purchasing Services

        

LOCATION:

United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

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.

     

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