Commodity Manager
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Job Location:
Pleasanton, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 86700 - 173300
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
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 Pleasanton location in the Heart Failure division. In Abbotts Heart Failure (HF) business were developing solutions to diagnose monitor and manage heart failure allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
The Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing and procurement strategies for assigned commodities within the Heart Failure division. This role ensures continuity of supply while driving key performance metrics such as quality delivery cost diversity and sustainability. The Commodity Manager acts as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers driving the One Procurement model and delivering value through innovation cost savings and supplier partnerships.
What Youll Work On
- Develop and implement global sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Develops alternate sources as necessary to ensure a steady flow of materials and cost competitiveness
- Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities and process improvements.
- Negotiate execute and manage supplier contracts and relationships.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities conduct value analysis and manage supplier performance.
- Lead and support complex RFPs and procurement projects.
- Develops risk management strategies and recommends short and long terms strategies with defined risk/benefit strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering operations and quality.
- Monitor and forecast market trends and cost drivers for assigned commodities.
- Educate internal stakeholders on procurement tools processes and compliance.
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies ethics and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree ( 16 years) in Engineering Science Business or Finance or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
4 years of procurement and Functional experience
Project management skills.
Excellent people skills Excellent problem-solving skills and Proficient in the use of spreadsheet programs.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
Strong interdisciplinary intercultural influence and networking skills.
Preferred Qualifications
5 years of experiencein Procurement sourcing or engineering/manufacturing experience
Experience sourcing or managing complex components
CPM certification desired
Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changing environment
In depth experience in contract management
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
Strong procurement skills including spend analysis negotiations supplier relationship
Multitasks prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
Strong organizational and follow-up skills as well as attention to detail
Advance Commands of English
Ability to travel approximately up to 40% including internationally
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The base pay for this position is
$86700.00 $173300.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Category Management
DIVISION:
HF Heart Failure
LOCATION:
United States > Pleasanton : 6101 Stoneridge Dr
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes 50 % 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) Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time 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:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
About Company
WHO WE ARE CREATING LIFE-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY From removing the regular pain of fingersticks as people manage their diabetes to connecting patients to doctors with real-time information monitoring their hearts, from easing chronic pain and movement disorders to testing half the world’s ... View more
