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$ 112000 - 224000
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Alameda CA location in the Diabetes Care division where were focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. Were revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.
Our Global Sourcing team located at Division HQs in Alameda CA currently has an opportunity for a Category Manager. The position is responsible for directing and setting the procurement strategies for critical electronics conjunction with supporting internal business areas and projects identifies opportunities and takes swift action for cost reduction quality and technology.
What Youll Work On
Implements sourcing strategies to support objectives in the area of indirect or direct commodities providing the entity a competitive advantage in the areas of materials supplies and services.
Locates analyzes and develops a consolidated supplier base to meet current and future commodity needs.
Directs the negotiation and management of contracts/agreements for assigned commodities with medium to high risk and medium to high complexity.
Provides guidance and overall direction to the purchasing/category management team regarding contract management agreements policy development art of negotiation and other supply chain activities in the spirit of providing mentoring and coaching to develop the teams knowledge skills and abilities.
Develops risk management strategies and recommends short and long terms strategies with defined risk/benefit strategies. Develops alternate sources to ensure a steady flow of goods materials and/or services.
Maintains budget and performs analyses of costs related to labor rates charges time and cost of materials.
Monitors supplier capability and performance to ensure maintenance of deliver quality and price commitments.
Maintains and promotes sound relationships with extensive network of suppliers and business community. Connects other team members with potential suppliers.
Leads projects to assure all procurement activities are performed as required.
Creates and maintains mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement. This includes driving continuous improvements with the supplier base.
Develops cross-functional teams to understand division-wide needs and evaluate suppliers.
Understands tracks and forecasts the key cost drivers and market factors for assigned commodities.
Compiles market condition information regarding commodities and suppliers and suggests/implements business strategy changes.
Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees customers contractors and vendors.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Business Supply Chain Finance or Engineering.
Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience in lieu of a Degree.
10 years progressively responsible experience in purchasing/commodity management.
3 years working in a highly regulated environment.
8 years working with purchasing/commodity management software.
Strong experience in negotiating terms in purchasing depth experience in contract management.
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changing environment.
Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
Multitasks prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills as well as attention to detail.
Ability to travel approximately up to 20% including internationally.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$112000.00 $224000.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Category Management
DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:
United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes 20 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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