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    United States - Minnesota - Plymouth

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    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:
    Category & Supplier Strategy Manager
    Working at Abbott

    At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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.
    Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
    An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

    The Opportunity
    This role will be with the Abbott Electrophysiology Division and work be located in Plymouth, MN.

    In Abbott's Electrophysiology (EP) business, we're advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

    The Category and Supplier Relationship team within Electrophysiology is responsible for the development and execution of category and supplier strategy for all direct material

    purchases.


    This role will support and influence internal/external stakeholders to ensure engagement, alignment, and business readiness to drive improvements in quality, sustainability, supply chain risk, total cost of ownership, and technological capability of our supply base.

    This divisional role provides an opportunity to lead and work within diverse multi-functional teams and will collaborate with Global Procurement other Abbott Divisions.

    What You'll Work On
    Develop and guide implementation of category and supplier management strategies which support business growth and profitability objectives.
    Provides vision, leadership and direction withing the Category Strategy & Supplier Relationship Organization.
    Support annual operating plan, long term goal setting (KPIs).
    Develop and lead long-term, customer focused supply chain solutions (VMI, Kanban, Supplier Portals,).

    Lead Category or Supplier Managers, who select global strategic suppliers, negotiate large complex development and supply contracts, develop supply chain commodity management strategies, prepare cost analysis, negotiate and manage contracts, and manage supplier relations.

    This position will provide strategy and contract negotiation leadership to the organization, with specific emphasis on complex contracts for Third Party

    Manufacturing/Outsourcing

    and Electronics Categories.

    Additionally, this position needs to work directly with Program Management, R&D and New Product engineering teams to create effective supply chain strategies.

    This position also partners with Supply Chain Project leaders in the support of special projects and improvement objectives.
    Leverages core business systems (SAP) and various software technologies to provide continuous improvements.
    Drive initiatives for development and redesign of processes that optimize carrying cost, operational cost, obsolescence cost, and service levels.
    Required Qualifications
    Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Finance or related field.
    Progressively responsible experience in materials

    management/purchasing.
    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 managing teams.
    Experience leading cross functional projects and teams.
    Ability to travel approximately 10% - 25%, including internationally
    Preferred Qualifications
    Masters' degree preferred.
    Experience negotiating complex contract terms with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
    Medical device or related industry experience is preferred.

    • Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
    Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:


    Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

    Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
    Connect with us at

    , on Facebook at

    and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
    The base pay for this position is
    $109,300.00 – $218,700.00

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


    JOB FAMILY:
    Category Management


    DIVISION:
    EP Electrophysiology


    LOCATION:
    United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane

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    ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

    WORK SHIFT:
    Standard


    TRAVEL:
    Yes, 10 % of the Time


    MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
    No


    SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
    Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of

    Minorities/Women/Individuals

    with

    Disabilities/Protected

    Veterans.

    EEO is the Law link - English:
    EEO is the Law link - Espanol:

    About Us

    Abbott

    is about the power of health. For more than 135 years,

    Abbott

    has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more.

    With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life.

    Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

    The people of

    Abbott


    come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people.

    They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges.
    We invite you to explore opportunities at

    Abbott

    , to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer,

    Abbott

    welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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