Fleet Category Senior Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
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 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 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.
The Opportunity
We have an immediate opportunity for a Fleet Category Senior Specialist, in our Lake County, Abbott Park, IL location.
The Fleet Category Senior Specialist is responsible for executing Abbott’s North America fleet procurement strategy created by the Category Manager, including fleet lifecycle management, supplier ecosystem, and cost optimization. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience managing corporate fleets and will serve as the internal subject matter expert for fleet-related decisions.
What You'll Work On:
Fleet Strategy & Ownership
Evolve Abbott’s North America fleet strategy, including vehicle selection, lifecycle planning, and total cost of ownership optimization
Establish and govern fleet policies, standards, and performance metrics
Fleet Operations & Lifecycle Management
Oversee fleet lifecycle including acquisition, deployment, maintenance, fuel management, telematics, and remarketing programs
Optimize vehicle utilization, driver experience, and operational efficiency, working with the established leasing partner to implement
Supplier & Ecosystem Management
Manage relationships with leasing providers, and fleet management companies
Evaluate and select partners to support fleet performance, innovation, and cost goals
Procurement & Commercial Leadership
Lead commercial negotiations and sourcing initiatives to improve fleet strategy
Ensure contracts and supplier models align with operational and financial objectives
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
Experience:
Minimum of 4+ years of experience
Minimum 2+ years experience in corporate fleet management
Skills: Contracting and negotiations experience, outstanding verbal communication
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of procurement best practices or supply management strategies.
Demonstrated ownership of fleet program (1,000+ vehicles, preferred)
Hands-on experience with
Vehicle acquisition (OEMs or leasing companies)
Fleet lifecycle management and replacement strategies
Maintenance, fuel, telematics programs
Driver policy and compliance programs
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
The base pay for this position is
$78,000.00 – $156,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Category Management
DIVISION:
GPS Global Purchasing Services
LOCATION:
United States > Abbott Park : AP52
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
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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