Director, Category Management - Procurement & Sourcing

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 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 leadership role is part of the Category Management team at Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC).  The Director, Category Management will be responsible for developing the strategy and providing the direction for Procurement and Supply Chain management activities for all ADC components. This person will drive "One Abbott Procurement" vision throughout Abbott’s multiple divisions globally, and influence reapplication of synergies across divisions. They will work closely with key stakeholders in both Corporate and Divisional organizations to develop effective cost enhancement strategies and implement strategic sourcing plans. Nurture stakeholder relationships by serving as a critical business partner, develop joint-strategies to meet business requirements and provide services that exceed expectations. The Director will leverage extensive market and supplier knowledge to drive lower Total Cost of Ownership. This role will represent Abbott within the industry and community.

What You'll Work On

• Primary point of contact for overall category needs. Responsible for prioritizing demand globally across the category.
• Provides insight to the business unit(s) on how to best develop and leverage Supplier capabilities for the organization(s). 
• Proactively identifies and implements new business opportunities, process improvement, and cost efficiencies.
• Develops and drives category strategies and translates business strategy in an aligned One Procurement strategy.

• Champions change and innovation. Stimulates creativity and innovation in others. Open to new ideas. Supports those who initiate change and take risks.  Builds a culture of change management with One Procurement. Promotes a Global Perspective.
• Defines category procurement strategy for ADC, aligned with overall strategy.
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership reductions for category through analytics and internal partnerships.
• Coordinate across corporate, functions, and divisions to share best practices and adherence to guidelines.
• Anticipate the overall needs of multiple business units, and negotiate and influence an accepted portfolio that meets the most strategic needs of  the category.
• Ensures team measures and tracks internal performance for ADC and provides feedback to internal senior leaders.
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