Senior Manager, Marketing Procurement

Senior Manager, Marketing Procurement job at Abbott | Abbott Careers

• Lead global procurement strategy and execution across marketing categories
• Partner closely with senior Marketing leaders, regional teams, and agency partners
• Drive measurable value, elevate supplier performance, and ensure marketing teams are poised for innovation and growth
• Influence key decisions, lead complex sourcing initiatives, and champion procurement excellence
• Translate business priorities, challenges, and strategic objectives into actionable procurement strategies and executional excellence
• Provide compelling category insights and market intelligence to influence Marketing leadership’s strategic planning
• Identify and drive cost improvement opportunities
• Lead complex global RFQs/RFIs/RFPs, ensuring best-in-class agency and supplier partnerships
• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and capability assessments to stay ahead of industry dynamics and emerging digital trends
• Support vendor screening and selection processes and guide stakeholders on sourcing best practices
• Develop and execute fact-based negotiation strategies with high-profile suppliers and agency partners
• Partner with Legal and business stakeholders to structure and execute Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work
• Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline sourcing and vendor management workflows
• Utilize procurement tools and technologies to enhance cycle times, efficiency, and customer experience
• Escalate issues appropriately and drive resolution with urgency and accountability
• Elevate procurement organization by teaching, training, and guiding other individuals in Marketing Procurement
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with key agencies, suppliers, global Marketing leaders, and cross-functional partners
• Maintain ongoing engagement with regional and divisional teams to ensure alignment, satisfaction, and continuous improvement
• Serve as a strategic advisor, bringing forward innovative solutions and partnership opportunities
• Provide thought leadership across digital marketing procurement, contributing strategic guidance and category expertise to senior stakeholders
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Bachelor’s degree: advanced education preferred
• 7+ years of experience in marketing/Marketing Technology procurement and/or advertising agency role in account management, media planning/investment or strategy/planning
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, high-visibility initiatives from concept to delivery, achieving clear business outcomes
• Outstanding communication and executive-level influencing skills, with a history of shaping decisions and gaining alignment from senior leadership
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and high tolerance for ambiguity

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges
• Tuition reimbursement
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program
• FreeU education benefit

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.