Procurement Specialist I

Title: Procurement Specialist I

Location: Chicago, IL

Duration: 6+ months

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchase order (PO) creation and conversion for assigned categories.
• Support PO approvals within delegated authority limits.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve operational issues and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate documentation for purchases and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Participate in supplier communication and help monitor performance metrics.
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and process improvements under guidance from senior team members.
• Assist in preparing bid documents and proposals for routine sourcing activities.
• Provide administrative support for small-scale RFPs and procurement projects.
• Educate internal stakeholders on existing procurement tools and processes.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–2 years in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain preferred.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Fieldglass).
• Basic understanding of supplier management and contract administration.
• Interest in developing expertise in category management and sourcing strategies.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.