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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 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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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

Our Plymouth , MN location is looking for an experience Senior Specialist in strategic procurement who will be responsible for the management of direct procurement category in support of our Structural Heart Division.

Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Applies experience and procurement knowledge to execute the purchasing and supply management strategies created by the

Category Managers. Work with customers, internal and external, and the Divisions to solve issues and drive high levels of

customer service. This role will work across multiple verticals. The position will be responsible for Operations and Tactical work

with the various categories. The Specialist has delegated authority to commit company funds while contributing cost savings and

partnerships with suppliers and internal customers. Proactively seek innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle

times, and customer service levels Full understanding of the "One Procurement" strategies. Strong knowledge and project work

across multiple categories that impact the team positively. Works within defined processes and procedures and may help

determine appropriate approaches for change.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• First line responder pivots between strategy, operations and transactional sourcing.

• Execute against category strategies and work in the guidance of strategic category leaders.

• Manage SOWs/RFI's/Ordering documents.

• Assist with supplier selection.

• Manage day to day supply issues.

• Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures.

• Communicates pertinent information to both internal customers and suppliers to keep apprised and to prevent problems.

• Execute ad-hoc/one off buys.

• Support PO conversion - non transactional and some negotiations.

• Educate on existing solutions and enable performance and tech tools development.

• Lead resolution on issues and invoice error.

• PO change management and communicate trends of changes.

• Enable supplier integration and KPI's.

• Drive savings outcomes. Collaboration with functions.

• Create and implement RFPs.

• Performs routine professional-based activities and contribute to and manage some projects.

• Communicate with appropriate departments to clarify request and obtain appropriate supporting documentation for the purchase.

• Implement agreed purchasing strategies for category.

• Seek and support business relationships with diverse suppliers.

• Meet regularly with divisional customers and support functions to ensure good customer satisfaction and continuous

improvement.

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

+ 5+ years of experience in Procurement and/or Category Management

+ Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship-building and problem-solving

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project)

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Strong cross-functional, intercultural, and networking abilities; international experience preferred

+ Ability to develop and execute actionable implementation plans

+ Solid understanding of procurement processes and category technologies/products

+ Effective negotiation skills

+ Willingness to travel up to 5%

Preferred Qualifications

+ CPSM, CPM, or similar procurement certification

+ MBA

+ Project Management certification (e.g., PMP)

**Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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.

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The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]