Job Description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We have an immediate opening for a Procurement Manager, Cardiometabolic Diagnostics & Informatics in our Abbot Park, IL location. The Manager is responsible for purchasing and supply management activities for the Cardiometabolic & Informatics Business Unit in Abbott\xe2\x80\x99s Rapid Diagnostics business. Responsible for all procurement categories.

The Manager will drive "One Abbott Procurement" vision across divisions globally and influences synergies among divisions. Work closely with key stakeholders in both Corporate and Division organizations to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans. Nurture stakeholder relationships by serving as a business partner, helping identify critical business requirements and providing sourcing and procurement services that meet expectations. Drive reduced total cost of ownership by optimizing Tier 2 and Tier 3 supply chains. Leverage extensive market and supplier knowledge to drive lower TCO. Represent Abbott strategically in the industry and community. Proactively identifies areas of opportunity for new business opportunities, process improvement, and cost efficiencies. Provides insight to the business unit on how to best develop and leverage Supplier capabilities for the organization(s). Primary point of contact for overall category needs. Responsible for prioritizing demand globally across the category.

WHAT YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL DO

Understand and contribute to the business unit strategy, based on the specific business and technology expertise, and translates business strategy for category.

Stimulates creativity and innovation in others. Open to new ideas. Supports change and take risks. Leads change and innovation.

Define and champion category procurement strategy for Abbott- align with overall strategy and be an enabler. Promotes a Global Perspective.

Drive Total Cost of Ownership reductions for category.

Clearly define category taxonomy and manage baseline. Coordinate across corporate, functions, divisions to share best practices and adherence to guidelines.

Measure and track internal performance for Abbott users.

Advise the business unit about similar strategies employed by other healthcare companies.

Manage initiatives that span virtual teams across the world and cross cultures.

Closely collaborate with adjacent business departments, and external partners to ensure adequate and timely delivery of agreed services, in line with agreed service levels. Initiate a collaborative environment among stakeholders.

Partner and collaborate with key One Procurement staff of other Abbott divisions in order to support cross divisional business initiatives, and explore Procurement synergies and efficiencies. Initiate a collaborative environment among stakeholders.

Build and maintain strategic relationships with key category vendors as well as counterparts at other Healthcare/Consumer companies.

Manage ongoing Supplier relationships. Implement agreed purchasing strategies for the category.

Maintain strong relationships across various functions.

Ensure optimal balance between value for money and cost savings is achieved, while ensuring quality and good customer service.

Monitor market dynamics for category across regions.

Continually look for opportunities for cost reductions and cost avoidance.

Manage category projects across the business unit, and division wide when and where applicable. Participate in business projects based on category expertise.

Lead project teams responsible for selection of category strategy.

Responsible for people leadership. Recruit, mentor, train and develop talent. Confronts and deals with people issues in a constructive and timely manner. Responsible for overall morale of team and promotes cohesive attitude. Execute against established staffing/resources plan.

Erroneous decisions would normally result in failure to complete projects critical to major objectives of the category. Has direct impact on budgets, expenses and major project completion.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL BRING

Bachelors degree in a related field. Graduate degree preferred

5+ year track record within procurement and supply chain management.

5+ years of Procurement and /or deep Category experience.

Professional certifications desirable (CPSM, CPM, PMP or similar certification)

Some functional experience.

Strong project management skills.

Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

Strong interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills International experience.

Some knowledge of markets by regions Some experience with Supplier management.

Ability to develop actionable implementation plans.

Relevant business process knowledge, as related to Procurement and Category Management.

Deep knowledge of category technologies and products.

Strong negotiating skills Some experience leading teams.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

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 benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $102,700.00 \xe2\x80\x93 $205,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Category Management

DIVISION: GPS Global Purchasing Services

LOCATION: United States
Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States
Lake Forest : J55

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: 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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