Electronics Category Manager | Global Sourcing & Strategy

Abbott Laboratories; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-paced work environment

Career development and onboarding

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Abbott Electronics Category Manager leads global sourcing strategies for electronics components, driving cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and risk mitigation across Abbott's Medical Devices portfolio. You will identify suppliers, lead negotiations, and manage performance with cross-functional teams including R&D and Operations.

This role requires strategic thinking, regulatory understanding, and international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify suppliers, conduct competitive bidding, perform total cost analysis.
• Provide market intelligence to inform sourcing and category strategy.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiate contracts, and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Develop contingency and dual sourcing strategies for critical components.
• Manage supplier relationships and lead business reviews to improve quality, cost and delivery.
• Ensure regulatory, environmental, and ethical supplier compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Abbott Electronics Category Manager leads global sourcing strategies for electronics components, driving cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and risk mitigation across Abbott's Medical Devices portfolio. You will identify suppliers, lead negotiations, and manage performance with cross-functional teams including R&D and Operations.

This role requires strategic thinking, regulatory understanding, and international travel.