Shannon Grant Abbott

Director, Global Indirect Procurement at 3D Systems

Shannon Grant Abbott has a solid background in procurement and supply chain management. Starting in 2010 as a Server at Hudson's Smokehouse, Shannon later transitioned into roles at Sandler Training as a Marketing Intern, and then to Transaxle Manufacturing of America where they worked as both a Tactical and Strategic Supply Management Specialist. Moving on to 3D Systems Corporation, Shannon held various roles including Buyer, Business Relationship Manager, Purchasing Manager, and eventually Director of Global Indirect Procurement, where they were responsible for strategic sourcing initiatives and overseeing procurement activities across multiple regions and business units. Shannon's experience demonstrates their expertise in supplier negotiations, process improvement, and cost optimization strategies.

Shannon Grant Abbott completed a Bachelor of Science in Global Supply Chain and Operations Management & Marketing with a minor in Advertising/PR from the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business in 2012. During the same period, Shannon also studied Business: Management Science & Marketing at the University of South Carolina, focusing on Business GSCOM.

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  • Director, Global Indirect Procurement

    June, 2023 - present

  • Indirect Procurement Manager & Process Improvement Lead

    January, 2020

  • Purchasing Manager AMS

    October, 2018

  • Business Relationship Manager

    April, 2018

  • Buyer Contract Manufacturing

    December, 2016

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