Fleet Category Senior Specialist

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 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: http://www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a compa…