Director Procurement Business Excellence

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Director, Procurement Business ExcellenceAbout AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.Working at AbbottAt 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 and education benefits.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world.The OpportunityThe Director of Business Excellence is responsible for understanding the functional strategy and vision of the procurement organization set by the CPO and the leadership team and developing the strategy that will support achievement of the vision. The director will have a team that is responsible for the strategic development and execution of technology systems and tools, process improvement, and capability development.The role will require partnership across the Business Excellence team, procurement leadership team within GPS and the Divisions, Central Financial Services and Business Technology Services organization to effectively deliver against projects with a heavy focus on management of the design, build and implementation of key global procurement and supply chain technology platforms and processes.Core Responsibilities:Develop technology global roadmap for Procurement.Develop process optimization global roadmap for Procurement.Lead the project management driving from the technology and process roadmaps.Work across functions to solve business opportunities and challenges relating to technology and process.Accountable for preparing Procurement and business stakeholders to adopt and embrace change.Develop strategy to improve capabilities of Procurement organization/function.Engage with leadership in GPS and business to build alignment for change.Key Organizational Relationships:Chief Procurement OfficerDivisional Vice Presidents, ProcurementRegional Procurement LeadsDivision Supply Chain leadershipRequired QualificationsBA or equivalent experience required; MBA preferred.Successful, 15+ year track record within project management and process improvement.10-15 years of project management and process improvement experience executing complex multi-business enterprise projects.Experience managing procurement activities in direct and indirect areas of spend.Source to Pay knowledge.Excellent organizational skills.Strong communication skills.International business experience.Ability to develop actionable implementation plans.Desired Experience/Training:10-15 years of procurement or supply chain experience in a multinational company.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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