Sourcing Manager
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.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and the 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
We currently have an opportunity for a Sourcing Manager in Sylmar, CA or Minnetonka, MN or Scottsdale, AZ in the CRM Division. This is a fully onsite role.
As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
The Sourcing Manager is responsible for defining and executing multi-year category strategy roadmap on assigned component categories to include all facets of strategic procurement, including but not limited to : value creation, cost reduction, alignment with business strategy, risk mitigation, and supplier performance.
What You'll Work On
Implements category, negotiation, and sourcing strategies of assigned material categories in alignment with business and manufacturing short-term and long-term objectivesIdentifies, analyzes and develops the appropriate supplier base to meet current and future commodity needs, taking into consider new technologies, end of life product cycles, and site localization objectivesDirects and executes the negotiation and management of contracts / agreements for assigned commodities with medium to high risk and medium to high complexityProvides guidance and support to manufacturing site(s) purchasing team for clear alignment on category strategy execution, supplier communications and messaging, supplier performance escalations, and other supply chain activitiesDevelops clear risk identification and management strategies for short and long term with defined risk / benefit analysis in support of Supply Resilience initiativePerforms analyses of costs related to labor rates, charges, time, and cost of materialsMonitors supplier capability and performance to ensure maintenance of delivery, quality, price, and other contractual commitmentsMaintains and promotes sound relationships with extensive network of suppliers and business community. Connects other team members with potential suppliersLeads projects to assure all procurement activities are performed as requiredCreates and maintains mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback, continuous improvement, and innovationDevelops cross-functional teams to understand and to document division-wide needsUnderstands, tracks, and forecasts the key cost drivers and market factors for assigned commoditiesCompiles market condition information regarding commodities and suppliers and suggests / implements business strategy changesResponsible for the development of materials policies and proceduresSupport all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.Education and Experience You'll Bring
Required Experience
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.Minimum 8 years of experience in purchasing / commodity management.Strong experience in negotiating terms in purchasing agreements.In-depth experience in contract management.Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.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.Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.Ability to travel approximately up to 20%, including internationally.The base pay for this position is $98,000.00 $196,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Job Family : Category Management
Division : CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management
Location : United States >
Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court
Additional Locations :
Work Shift : Standard
Travel : Yes, 15 % of the Time
Medical Surveillance : No
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)