We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced **Procurement Specialist** to join our team based in _Macquarie Park._
Reporting to the _Procurement Manager APAC, _this role is responsible for the day-to-day Procurement activities for Australia and New Zealand across all Abbott divisions. You will support and execute strategies for indirect categories and deliver the best total cost of ownership that effectively meet the business needs and objectives while ensuring compliance to the procurement policy implementation.
**What does a day in this role looks like**:
At Abbott, no two days are same. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Building relationships with key divisional stakeholders to manage and facilitate day to day tasks
- Proactively seek innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times and customer service levels
- Execute the procurement process and compliance including completion of associated documentation and lead supplier negotiations
- Execute and provide support in the commercial relationships for indirect categories, including sourcing, contract and vendor management
- Support in tenders and contract documentation, cost, terms and conditions negotiations with appropriate vendors
- Proactively seek opportunities to deliver savings &/or add value to spending
- Manage the purchase order approval process as per policies & SOP within expected timeframe
- Execute and manage preferred supplier program, provide assistance to internal customers in relation to supplier and contract management. As required, act as point of escalation between the supplier and internal customer
- Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the highest ethical standards. Help and guide internal customers and suppliers in proper procedures to maintain the same ethical standards
- Manage day to day procurement operation, including problem solving, communication of information to both internal stakeholders and suppliers to keep apprised and to prevent problems
- Conduct training for procurement process & policies as required
- Procurement qualification or minimum 3 years proven experience
- Experience in negotiation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Solid analytical skills
- Excellent English, oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated strong organisational skills
- Proven ability to manage and build relationships with key stakeholders to achieve objectives and targets
- Ability to function autonomously whilst being part of a team
**What we offer you!**
- Discounted Shares program
- Wellness Programs
- Professional and Personal development opportunities
- Being part of an organisation reputed to be a World’s Top Employer recognised for our workplace culture that values healthy living, diversity and equal opportunity
**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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.**
**Abbott is committed to building a diverse workforce that values diversity across gender, age, culture, disability and lifestyle.**
In order to be eligible to work for Abbott in Australia or New Zealand, you must hold current working rights with no restrictions, for the respective country applicable.
📌 Procurement Specialist
🏢 Abbott Laboratories
📍 Sydney