Senior Procurement Specialist - Events Management

• 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 in the Global Procurement Services division, specifically the Corporate Travel vertical which is responsible for the successful travel operations and supplier procurement globally, Meetings and Events Center of Excellence and the regional category managers for the Meetings and Events category. As the Global Meetings and Events Operations Leader for Meetings and Events- you'll have the chance to work closely with key Abbott regional stakeholders, the travel category, and strategic suppliers to ensure we have a globalized and efficient meetings and events program. This role requires collaboration with suppliers, regional stakeholders, travel category and the business center of excellence teams on efficiencies, improvements, and cost saving to help drive our global program. • Support Abbott's strategic meetings management enterprise technology globally, ensuring meeting spend, reporting accuracy and policy alignment • Identify process improvements and control in event activity, systems and reporting to ensure compliance with external rules and internal controls.