Graham Watson

Graham Watson has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, currently serving as the Global Category Director for Purchasing and Supply Chain at Abbott since 2008. In this role, Graham efficiently manages the Agriculture Purchasing Category, overseeing a spend of $360 million and leading a team to develop and implement procurement strategies that resulted in significant cost savings. Previously held roles at Abbott included Global Category Manager and Global Buyer, where Graham managed multi-million dollar spends and cultivated valuable supplier relationships. Prior to Abbott, Graham worked at United Parcel Service for 16 years, leading logistics planning for a major operation and successfully managing substantial package operations. Graham holds a B.A. in Computer Animation and Graphics from The Ohio State University and a Master’s degree in Business from Ohio Dominican University.