Senior Manager Commodity Management
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Saint Paul, MN - USA
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Job Summary
Senior Manager Commodity Management
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 for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical 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 St Paul MN location for our Structural Heart business.
Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist
Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.
What Youll Work On
In this role youll lead a team of Buyers and Commodity Managers responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies managing supplier relationships and supporting new product development. You will:
Lead and develop high-performing teams through coaching mentorship and strong communication
Define and implement commodity management strategies aligned with business growth and profitability goals
Partner with Program Management and Engineering teams to build effective supply chains for new product launches
Negotiate and manage complex high-value development and supply contracts
Drive cost optimization risk reduction and quality improvements across the supply base
Leverage systems like SAP and advanced analytics tools to enable data-driven decision making
Design and optimize processes that reduce operational costs inventory carrying costs and obsolescence
Lead global sourcing and supplier strategies across the full product lifecycle
Support M&A activities by assessing supply chain risks and integration strategies
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment across manufacturing planning and distribution networks
Lead key initiatives such as VMI Kanban supplier portals and global supply chain transformation projects
Ensure compliance with FDA regulations corporate policies and quality standards
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Finance Supply Chain or related field
Masters degree preferred
Relevant professional certifications highly valued such as:
CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager)
NCMA (National Contract Management Association certification)
CCCE (Certified Cost Consultant/Cost Engineer)
CPS (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
CPCCMP (Certified Professional in Contract & Commercial Management Practices)
10 years of progressive experience in materials management sourcing or purchasing
7 years of leadership experience managing teams of buyers and commodity managers
Strong experience in highly regulated environments (medical device or similar preferred)
Expertise with MRP DRP ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred) forecasting and inventory management
Proven success in contract negotiation supplier management and global sourcing strategies
Experience in matrixed multi-site global organizations
Exceptional leadership coaching and team-building skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance risk and opportunity
Strong communicator who can influence across all levels of the organization
Highly collaborative adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain concepts
Continuous improvement mindset (Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred)
Ability to travel 1025% (including internationally)
What We Offer
At Abbott you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
Production areas that are clean well-lit and temperature-controlled
Training and career development with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical dental vision wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
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
$129300.00 $258700.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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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
