Associate Specialist, Supply Chain Sustainability

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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:

• 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, 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.
• 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.

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 Specialist reports to the corporation's Manager of Supply Chain Sustainability Due Diligence within GPS:SCS team.

The Supply Chain Sustainability Specialist is responsible for executing Abbott's supply chain sustainability governance and programming to all levels of the organization. This includes elevating Abbott's profile as a global sustainability leader and contributing to the operationalization of the company's 2030 Sustainability Plan and strategy across the organization. This role will work closely with various functions and divisions across the Abbott organization, as well as suppliers to drive supply chain sustainability due diligence and supplier engagements in support of Abbott's 2030 Supply Chain Sustainability Goals and external expectations. The Specialist will also serve as a subject matter expert, helping to identify and facilitate improving the sustainability of Abbott's supply chain in partnership with suppliers and other external partners.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• First line responder pivoting between strategy and operations; responsible for formulating, promoting, and executing supply chain sustainability governance, programs and reporting, as assigned, in support of Abbott 2030 Sustainability Plan and external expectations.
• 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
• Acts as a resource to Abbott and supplier 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, and inbound materials that become Abbott waste).
• 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.

• Maintain performance metrics, tools, reporting processes, systems and communications.
• Develop and provide supply chain sustainability content, training and communications for a variety of internal and external Abbott stakeholders.
• Analyze complex problems, delivers solutions and implement process improvements for sustainability issue management across Abbott's value chain.
• Serve as liaison to external organizations, conduct benchmarking studies and track industry trends and best practices.
• Represent Abbott's expectations, values and priorities to internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, industry organizations, NGOs, etc.

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.

• Systems thinker with 0-2 years of experience in social and/or environmental sustainability and ESG, supply chain and operations management, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, or equivalent.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point (or note Microsoft Office)
• Flexible to work within a matrix organization; at ease within a fast paced, demanding, goal driven environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Subject matter expertise in sustainability and ESG topics preferred.

• Strong communications (presentation, written and verbal) skills.
• Experience working collaboratively and building strong partnerships across teams.
• Ability to make independent decisions and demonstrate a high level of initiative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences, while optimizing overall organizational goals.
• Good interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills.

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
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• 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.

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

$46,700.00 - $93,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Category Management

DIVISION:

GPS Global Purchasing Services

LOCATION:

United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

United States > Abbott Park : AP52

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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