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Manager Procurement, SoftwareAbbott • Alameda, CA, US
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Manager Procurement, Software

Manager Procurement, Software

Abbott • Alameda, CA, US
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Manager Procurement, Software

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
  • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
  • An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement, the student debt program, and 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Diabetes Care division where we're focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We're revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

The Manager Procurement, Software will be responsible for leading the sourcing, negotiation, and lifecycle management of software solutions across the business. This role ensures alignment with business and enterprise strategy, drives cost optimization, mitigates risk, and fosters innovation through strategic vendor partnerships.

What You'll Work On

  • Develop and execute software sourcing strategies aligned with business and technology goals
  • Lead negotiations for complex, high-value software contracts to secure favorable terms and scalability
  • Build and manage a forward-looking, consolidated supplier base to support current and future needs
  • Partner with IT, Legal, Finance, and business units to align procurement with enterprise architecture
  • Administer software agreements to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
  • Monitor supplier performance against SLAs, KPIs, and business outcomes
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies related to licensing, data privacy, and vendor security
  • Track and forecast software cost drivers, usage trends, and market shifts to inform strategic decisions
  • Maintain and optimize software procurement budgets through cost-benefit analysis and lifecycle planning
  • Ensure timely acquisition of critical software to support product development and avoid delays in launch cycles
  • Establish scalable procurement models that reduce duplication and enable reuse of software components across the organization
  • Stay informed on emerging technologies, vendor roadmaps, and regulatory changes (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2)
  • Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, vendor capabilities, and technology adoption
  • Cultivate long-term, strategic relationships with key software vendors to foster innovation and agility
  • Provide centralized visibility into software needs and procurement plans to support strategic planning and digital transformation

    • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent.
  • 5+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement
  • 3+ years sourcing / procuring indirect goods / services
  • Progressively responsible experience in purchasing / commodity management.
  • Proven experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, ideally in software or technology categories.
  • Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship skills.
  • Familiarity with software licensing models (SaaS, perpetual, subscription, on-premises) and enterprise IT environments.
  • Ability to analyze financial data and market trends to inform procurement strategy.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • 1-3 years in purchasing / commodity mgt software.
  • Experience with complex licensing models, cloud / SaaS procurement, and risk / compliance frameworks.

    • The base pay for this position is $112,000.00 $224,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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