Sr. Manager, Category Management & Innovation
Sr. Manager, Category Management & Innovation
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Easton Square Columbus location in the Global Purchasing Services division.
The Senior Manager of Global Procurement for Ingredient Categories will oversee procurement activities develop strategies and manage supplier relationships to ensure the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of ingredients. This role involves leading a team of procurement professionals and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support Abbott Nutritions business goals.
What Youll Work On
Responsible for a procurement category R&D ingredient / supplier assessments for new technologies and leading the SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) across Agriculture Nutritional and Packaging categories.
Leading and executing the Procurement activities such as contract negotiation cost modeling market analysis sustainability contaminant traceability Regulatory analysis Research & Development potential supplier performance
Nurtures stakeholder relationships by serving as a business partner; helping to identify critical business requirements and providing sourcing and Procurement services that meet expectations.
Leverages extensive market and supplier knowledge to drive lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
Works closely with key stakeholders within R&D Quality and Nutrition manufacturing sites to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans
Support new innovative ingredients while working with R&D Commercial and Regulatory as well as bill of material cost increase analysis.
Provide insights to the business on how best to develop and leverage Supplier capabilities.
Support initiatives across Agriculture Nutritional and Packaging categories.
Proactively identifies areas of opportunity for new business opportunities process improvements and cost reductions.
Considered and SME (Subject Matter Expert) across categories.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree preferably in Engineering Science Business Operations or Technical Field
6-8 years of work experience
At least 4-6 years experience in staff management and development.
Strong cross-functional project management and leadership skills.
Proven success in leading cross-functional team activities. Ability to manage and influence multiple internal and external stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals.
Possess skills in analysis negotiation strategy development project management problem-solving planning goal setting motivation relationship management leadership diplomacy financial acumen written and oral communications
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The base pay for this position is
$127300.00 $254700.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Project Management
DIVISION:
GPS Global Purchasing Services
LOCATION:
United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes 25 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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