Graham Watson
Global Category Director - Purchasing & Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management
- Role
- Global Category Director - Purchasing & Supply Chain at Abbott Labs at Abbott
- Location
- Columbus, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Graham Watson
As a Global Category Director at Abbott with over 17 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, I lead initiatives that optimize purchasing strategies, supplier relationships, and cost efficiencies across agriculture and nutritional categories. My focus is on driving measurable business outcomes through strategic sourcing, commodity risk management, and cross-functional collaboration. Our team has successfully managed substantial procurement budgets, delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings and operational improvements. With expertise in supplier negotiations and market analysis, my goal is to enhance supply chain resilience and sustainability. Empowering teams and fostering innovation are central to my professional mission.
Experience
Global Category Director - Purchasing & Supply Chain at Abbott Labs
May 2016 — Present · Columbus, OH, US
Education
The Ohio State University
B.A., Computer Animation and Graphics
1991 — 1996
Ohio Dominican University
Masters, Business
Skills
- Supply Chain
- Process Improvement
- Logistics
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Supply Chain Management
- Operations Management
- Leadership
- Transportation
- Inventory Management
- Transportation Management
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