Commodity Manager

Abbott Laboratories; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott seeks a Commodity Manager for its Heart Failure division in Pleasanton. The role encompasses developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring material flow. Ideal candidates will possess relevant degrees and extensive procurement experience in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Career development with an international company

Free medical coverage in Health Investment Plan

Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement and student debt program

Recognition as a great place to work

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Procurement, sourcing, or engineering/manufacturing.
• Ability to work within a team and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong procurement skills including spend analysis and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and relationships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and quality.

Skills

Negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Cost reduction

Strategic sourcing

Strong communication

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Procurement tools

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.You’ll 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.

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit- an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s 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 Pleasantonlocation in the Heart Failure division. In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

The Commodity Manager isresponsiblefordevelopingandexecutingstrategicsourcingandprocurementstrategiesforassignedcommoditieswithintheHeart Failuredivision. Thisroleensurescontinuity of supply while driving key performance metrics such asquality, delivery, cost, diversity, and sustainability. The Commodity Manager actsas a keyliaisonbetweeninternalstakeholdersandsuppliers, drivingthe “One Procurement” modelanddeliveringvaluethroughinnovation, costsavings, andsupplierpartnerships.

What You’llWork 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

• Associate's degree

• 4+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degreein business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field

• 5+ years of experiencein Procurement, sourcing, or engineering/manufacturing experience

• Experience sourcing or managing complex components

• CPM or equivalent procurement certification

• 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

$86,700.00 – $173,300.00

In 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: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf