Commodity Manager

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Commodity Manager in Pleasanton, California, to lead strategic sourcing and procurement for the Heart Failure division. This role ensures supply continuity while driving quality and cost-efficiency, requiring strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Ideal candidates will have a background in business or supply chain management, with experience in procurement.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Free medical coverage options

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement and educational benefits

Recognition as a top workplace for diversity

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, sourcing, or engineering/manufacturing preferred.
• CPM or equivalent procurement certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Risk management

Market trend analysis

Process improvement

Multitasking

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field

Job description

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About

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.

About

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 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 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 Pleasanton location 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 is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing and procurement strategies for assigned commodities within the Heart Failure division. This role ensures continuity of supply while driving key performance metrics such as quality, delivery, cost, diversity, and sustainability. The Commodity Manager acts as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers, driving the "One Procurement" model and delivering value through innovation, cost savings, and supplier partnerships.

What You'll Work 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 degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in 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.

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• Pleasanton, California
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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