Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Sustainability - Supplier Engagements

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.

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

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• 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.
• 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.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

The Opportunity

This position will be located in Abbott Park, IL or Chicago, IL.

Abbott’s Global Procurement Services (GPS) is a corporate division supporting procurement and supply chain activities across all Abbott businesses. The Supply Chain Sustainability (SCS) team partners across Abbott businesses and functions (such as Operations, Supply Chain, EHS, Legal, External Affairs, etc.), as well as strategic external partners, to drive the strategic direction and management of supply chain sustainability, governance, and programming to all levels of the organization. The Senior Specialist of Supply Chain Sustainability Engagements reports to the corporation’s Manager of Supply Chain Sustainability Engagements within GPS:SCS team.

The Senior Specialist of Supply Chain Sustainability Engagements is responsible for supporting Abbott’s supply chain sustainability programming through driving supplier sustainability-related programs and individual engagements. This role will work closely with various functions and divisions across the Abbott organization to facilitate engagements with suppliers to address Abbott-supplier shared sustainability impacts related to climate, water and materials management in support of Abbott’s 2030 Supply Chain Sustainability Goals and external expectations. The Senior Specialist will also serve as a subject matter expert, helping to identify opportunities to improve the sustainability of Abbott’s supply chain in partnership with suppliers and other external partners.

What You’ll Work On

• Represent Abbott’s expectations, values and priorities to internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, industry organizations, NGOs, etc.
• Partner with Division and Category procurement functions, Sustainability Liaisons, and other Abbott stakeholder groups to drive supply chain sustainability considerations into day-to-day category management strategies, decision making and supplier activities
• Analyze complex problems, deliver solutions and implement process improvements for sustainability issue management across Abbott’s value chain.
• Develop and provide supply chain sustainability content, training and communications for a variety of internal and external Abbott stakeholders.
• Drive project, program and data management for tactical implementation of enterprise-level supplier engagement programs to drive integration of sustainability into category management strategies and decision making.
• Act as a resource to internal and external stakeholders to identify, build and implement strategies, programs and initiatives that will address Abbott-supplier shared sustainability impacts across Abbott’s value chain (i.e., human rights, CO2 emissions, water risk, circular economy, packaging and materials management).
• Responsible for formulating, promoting, and executing supply chain sustainability programs, as assigned, in support of Abbott 2030 Sustainability Plan and external expectations.
• Pivot between supply chain sustainability strategy and operations.

Required Qualifications

Note: This job description is not to be considered an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties for this role.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point (or note Microsoft Office)
• Ability to make independent decisions and demonstrate a high level of initiative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Flexible to work within a matrix organization; at ease within a fast paced, demanding, goal driven environment.
• Systems thinker with 4+ years of experience in social and/or environmental sustainability and ESG, supply chain and operations management, or equivalent.
• Strong project management and communications (presentation, written and verbal) skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences, while optimizing overall organizational goals.
• Experience working collaboratively and building strong partnerships across teams.
• Sustainability / ESG experience in the following areas preferred: climate and carbon; water; circular economy and materials management.

What We Offer  

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: 

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance  
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 
• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs 
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans  
• Paid time off  
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match 

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com  

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

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The base pay for this position is $71,300.00 – $142,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.