Craig Sebetic

About Craig Sebetic

Highly qualified leader with diversified experience in pharmaceutical and medical device operations. Effective, results focused manager with proven abilities in strategic thinking and execution of business critical goals. Talent for situational analysis, relationship management and proactive identification/ resolution of problems.

Experience

1. Head of Global Procurement - Abbott Core Diagnostics

   Abbott

   Aug 2022 — Present · Lake Forest, IL, US

   Build, direct and administer the Core Diagnostics Global Procurement functions for the purchase of raw materials, R&D intermediates, supplies, services and equipment. Hire, coach and develop talented professionals to enable a high-performing, diverse and sustainable organization. Assure leverage for global purchases made across numerous facilities and collaborate across Abbott divisional businesses. Source, negotiate and contract for purchases across hundreds of suppliers within multiple industries to manage spend ~$1.5B. Demonstrated best-in-class skills to assure cultural effectiveness, perceptiveness to market/ economic shifts and robust strategies.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Parkside

  Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences

  1985 — 1990

Skills

• Strategy Development
• Contract Negotiations
• Effective Communication
• International Business
• Due Diligence
• Team Leadership
• Business Relationship Management
• Cost Analysis
• Business Analysis
• Business Ethics
• Compliance
• Strategic Sourcing
• Strategy
• Iso 13485
• Cost Benefit
• Contract Negotiation
• Supply Chain
• Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing