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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and 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 .
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
This role is responsible for leading purchasing and supply management activities for Dairy Products and related subcategories including all milk fractionation. As a strategic leader within Abbotts global procurement organization you will drive the One Abbott Procurement vision across divisions fostering synergies and delivering cost-effective solutions. Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement impactful sourcing strategies optimize supply chains and represent Abbotts interests in the industry.
What Youll Work On
Lead procurement strategy for Dairy Products and subcategories globally
Collaborate with stakeholders across Supply Chain Engineering R&D Quality Regulatory and Commercial functions
Develop and implement cost reduction strategies and total cost of ownership (TCO) models
Manage supplier relationships and lead supplier selection for new product development
Drive process improvements and identify new business opportunities
Coordinate across divisions to share best practices and ensure compliance with procurement guidelines
Lead global category projects and initiatives including multimodal logistics and warehousing strategies
Present procurement strategies and results to senior leadership
Mentor and lead virtual and direct teams (up to 20 people)
Ensure compliance with corporate and divisional policies
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
510 years of experience in Dairy Category procurement
Functional experience in Procurement Supply Chain or related field
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to influence and build relationships across cultures and functions
International experience and global stakeholder management
Deep knowledge of Dairy and Nutritional Ingredients markets
Experience with supplier management and contract negotiation
Strong analytical skills and ability to develop implementation plans
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or advanced degree in Engineering Supply Chain Economics or related field
Professional certifications such as CPSM CPM or PMP
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and data governance tools
Knowledge of Dairy Category technologies and products
Experience leading cross-functional and virtual teams
Strong negotiation and strategic sourcing skills
Familiarity with risk management strategies (e.g. hedging)
Experience presenting to senior executives and driving enterprise-wide initiatives
The base pay for this position is
$97300.00 $194700.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Category 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.
EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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