Sourcing Manager
Abbott
- Sylmar, CA
- $95,500-190,900 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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.
- Implements category, negotiation, and sourcing strategies of assigned material categories in alignment with business and manufacturing short-term and long-term objectives
- Identifies, 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 objectives
- Directs and executes the negotiation and management of contracts/agreements for assigned commodities with medium to high risk and medium to high complexity
- Provides 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 activities
- Develops clear risk identification and management strategies for short and long term with defined risk/benefit analysis in support of Supply Resilience initiative
- Performs analyses of costs related to labor rates, charges, time, and cost of materials
- Monitors supplier capability and performance to ensure maintenance of delivery, quality, price, and other contractual commitments
- Maintains and promotes sound relationships with extensive network of suppliers and business community. Connects other team members with potential suppliers
- Leads projects to assure all procurement activities are performed as required
- Creates and maintains mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback, continuous improvement, and innovation
- Develops cross-functional teams to understand and to document division-wide needs
- Understands, tracks, and forecasts the key cost drivers and market factors for assigned commodities
- Compiles market condition information regarding commodities and suppliers and suggests/implements business strategy changes
- Responsible for the development of materials policies and procedures
- Support 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.
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- 10 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.
- 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.
Sylmar : 15900 Valley View CourtADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States
Minnesota
Minnetonka : 14900 Minnetonka Industrial RoadWORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: Yes, 20 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT 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)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf