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Abbott · 5 hours ago

Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing and Category Management

United States - Minnesota - Plymouth

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$129K/yr - $259K/yr

10+ years exp

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing and Category Management provides vision, leadership, and direction to the division Supply Chain Commodity Management Organization, supporting teams in supplier selection, contract negotiation, and management strategies to enhance product lifecycle and operational efficiency.

BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and guide implementation of commodity management strategies which support business growth and profitability objectives

Support annual operating plan and strategic planning processes. Develop and lead long-term, customer focused supply chain solutions (VMI, Kanban, Supplier Portals,)

Leverages core business systems (SAP) and various software technologies to provide continuous improvements

Lead the development and redesign of processes that optimize carrying cost, operational cost, obsolescence cost, and service levels

Develop and advance sourcing and supply strategies throughout each stage of the product lifecycle, including new product launch planning and execution through to product rationalization and end of life

Collaborate with Supplier Development team to drive down cost and risk, while improving quality

Partner with manufacturing staff to ensure that strategic and tactical business decisions are made with a full understanding of current and future sourcing strategies

Optimize sourcing infrastructure to support global factory initiatives including country localization

Manage supplier communication flow in and out of the company for responsible commodities

Support the global team responsible for achieving commitments to inventory management, capacity planning, demand forecasting, demand management, supply planning, new product launch planning, obsolescence management, product availability & delivery performance throughout the global supply chain

Support activities across multiple manufacturing sites and distribution centers which directly impact product availability and customer service level

Optimize overall inventory strategies with suppliers

Effectively negotiate and facilitate win-win solutions with suppliers throughout the global supply chain

Utilizes market trends and internal/external competitive benchmarks to influence supply chain solutions

Defines supply chain capabilities to meet current and future business/customer requirements and collaborate with internal and external service providers to secure these capabilities

Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments

Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and suppliers

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementSAPNegotiationLean Six SigmaMaterials ManagementTeam LeadershipVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Finance or related field

Minimum 10 years Progressively responsible experience in materials management/purchasing

5+ years planning, engineering, or leadership experience in a manufacturing setting

7 years' experience managing a team

7 years' experience working in a highly regulated environment and proven familiarity with applicable regulations

5 years' experience working with MRP, DRP, ERP, forecasting, inventory management within SAP or similar system software

Experience negotiating terms with vendors, suppliers and contractors

Ability to work in a highly matrix'ed and geographically diverse business environment

Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment

Strong verbal and written communications to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization

Able to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines in timely manner

Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills

Ability to travel approximately 10% - 25%, including internationally

Thorough knowledge and understanding of end to end supply chain management concepts including MRP, DRP, ERP, forecasting, inventory management within SAP or similar system

Flexible and adaptable to change - does not require rigid rules; function in a fast pace environment

Highly Collaborative - partner with colleagues and customers to arrive at best solutions

Excellent and proactive communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation skills

Deliver Innovative Solutions - ability to recognize possibilities to create greater profitability and growth

Generate Customer Value - Listening, understanding, anticipating and solving

Cultivate a broad network of relationships with key internal and external constituents

Demonstrated ability to work with key stakeholders to drive change throughout the global supply chain

Experience in organizations with low volume and high mix product families

Preferred

Masters Degree (± 18 years) engineering, business or supply chain

Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred

Preferred Lean and six sigma experience

Medical device or related industry experience is preferred

Benefits

Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Freedom 2 Save student debt program

FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

Company

Abbott

Glassdoor3.8

Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.

Founded in 1888

Illinois City, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.abbott.com

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