Associate Director, Procurement &Third Party Manufacturing

Primary Job Function:
Responsible for the purchasing continuity of supply Supplier Relationship management and stakeholder alignment activities for all categories and subcategories consisting of multiple business units and geographical areas. Lead One Abbott Procurement vision across divisions globally and drive synergies among divisions. Work closely with key stakeholders in both Corporate and Division organizations to develop effective end to end strategies and execute plans and performance metrics. Nurture stakeholder relationships by serving as a business partner helping identify critical business requirements and deliver best in class sourcing and procurement solutions. Leverage extensive market and supplier relationships to enhance margin and elevate financial performance. Be recognized by the industry and community as thought leaders and change agents. Proactively identifies new business opportunities process improvement cost efficiencies and innovative solutions. Provides insight to the business unit(s) on how to best develop and leverage Supplier capabilities for the organization(s). Primary point of contact for overall category leads. Responsible for prioritizing demand globally across the category

Core Job Responsibilities:

Assists in developing category strategy and translates business strategy in an aligned One Procurement strategy.
Champions change and innovation
Stimulates creativity and innovation in others
Open to new ideas
Initiates change and take measured risks by leading by example
Builds a culture of change management with One Procurement
Promotes a Global Perspective both internally and with external partners
Defines and champions category procurement strategy for Abbott aligns and is the key enable for the overall strategy
Drives Total Cost of Ownership reductions for category through analytics and partnerships with both internal and external partners
Clearly defines category taxonomy and manage baseline
Coordinates across corporate functions divisions and supplier base to share best practices and adhere to guidelines
Anticipates the overall needs of multiple business units and complete supplier community and negotiates and influences an accepted portfolio meeting of the most strategic needs of the category
Ensures team measures and tracks both internal performance for Abbott users and key suppliers
Personally provides feedback to internal senior leaders and key suppliers
Advises business unit(s) about similar strategies employed by other healthcare companies
Viewed by industry as subject matter expert
Consulted for benchmarking
Identifies and drives initiatives that span virtual teams across the world and cross cultures
Influences and partners with business leaders (VP level/ C Suite) to manage the category
Closely collaborates with adjacent business departments and external partners to ensure adequate and timely delivery of agreed services in line with agreed service levels.
Partners and collaborates with key One Procurement staff of other Abbott divisions to identify and assess initiatives prioritize and set efforts that support cross divisional business initiatives and drive Procurement synergies and efficiencies.
MSA Negotiation: Negotiate all contractual terms related to product supply. Work closely with legal function to appropriately address contractual requirements and language.
Consolidation of TPM network through site rationalization
Timely deliver the launch quantity of new product and then streamline the delivery process and and handover the product / sites to the Strategic sourcing and Tactical sourcing teams.
Carry out due diligence activities and identify and highlight related business risks if any for the Third-Party Manufacturer (s) prior to contract negotiation and finalization.
Ensuring Site Selection in adherence to internal TP Strategy and TP rationalization initiatives
Work on screening evaluating and executing Third Party Manufacturing contracts for all NPI products of Abbott EPD LATAM
Builds and maintains strategic relationships with current key category vendors as well as counterparts at other Healthcare/ Consumer companies to unlock maximum value from the category
Manage ongoing supplier relationships
Identify new opportunities for strategic relationships within the category vertical and potential collaboration with other category leaders
Creates purchasing strategies for category
Communicates vision and strategy for category
Fosters collaborative environment among stakeholders
Initiates builds and maintains strong relationships across various functions demonstrates the value-add of leveraging and build enthusiasm and support for adoption
Identifies new opportunities for strategic relationships within the category vertical and potential collaboration with other category leaders
Ensures optimal balance between value for money and cost savings is achieved while ensuring quality and excellent customer service
Promotes a culture of continual pursuit of cost reductions but not at the risk of quality
Anticipates market changes and dynamics for category into strategy across regions to minimize impact to the organization
Fosters a team culture of constantly seeking opportunities for cost reductions and cost avoidance through cooperation across between internal and external partners
Sponsors business program management based on category expertise
Responsible for all aspects of people and team leadership setting expectations coaching counselling developing evaluating feedback hiring discipline and separation
Superior influencing skills both internally and externally
Determine necessary skills set
Works to continually enhance the current team capabilities through external influences and knowledge sharing and detailed succession planning
Leads by example
Addresses people issues in a constructive and timely manner
Responsible for overall morale of team and promotes cohesive attitude
Establishes staffing/ resources plans determining appropriate mix of sourcing opportunities
Responsible for overall organizational effectiveness
Works with external partnership to cultivate transparency and improve current team dynamics

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:
Direct Reports: 8
Indirect Reports: 7-8 Lead cross-functional ProcurementTPM Governance within Abbott LATAM
Position Accountability/Scope:
Has direct impact on budgets expenses and major project completion across multiple categories
Key Organizational Relationships: Corporate Head of Procurement Commercial Head of Divisions Manufacturing Head of Divisions Functional Heads like CFO Head of IT Head of Legal Division Purchasing Leadership Division Commercial and Operations Stakeholders Core and Lead Agents
Manages virtual team and project staff of up to 20-30 people
Directly manages up to 8 leads and managers

Minimum Education:
Bachelor degree preferably in science engineering or business management. MBA degree is beneficial
Minimum Experience/Training Required:
15 years of procurement / TPM and global supply chain and experience
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or similar certification desirable
Strong organizational skills including program / project governance and increased levels of staff oversight
Direct experience leading governance boars of large multi-disciplinary projects
Strong communication and relationship skills to be able to work seamlessly with external partners
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong interdisciplinary and excellent intercultural influence and networking skills
Broad international experience and globally astute
Deep knowledge of markets by regions and anticipate trend impacts
World class supplier management
Evidence of participation in strategic industry forums
Strong ability to develop and execute against actionable implementation plans
Relevant business process and industry knowledge as related to Procurement and Category Management
Broad knowledge of category technologies and products
Strong ability to influence multiple stakeholders with superior negotiating skills
Experience leading multiple teams both with direct staff and indirect project teams

Languages:
Proficiency in English Spanish Portugese
Other languages are advantageous
Attitude / behaviour
Flexible proactive and motivated by the opportunity to optimize structures and processes
Ability to judge combined with a persuasive power
Global and creative mind set and strategic orientation
Self-motivated team player with a positive can-do attitude. Persists in the face of obstacles
Team player - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
Ability to adapt in a high pressured an ever-changing business environment
Ability to constructively cope with conflicts
Strong and proven analytical organizational and decision-making skills
Strategic thinking result and cost oriented
Intercultural competence
Proactive open minded and independent working method
Accuracy reliability and conscientiousness

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