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.

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 ofEmployees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar yearAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degreeA 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 FortuneA 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’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

The Divisional Vice President (DVP), Global Sourcing will lead the procurement function of Abbott Diabetes Care to minimize the organization's overall purchasing costs without compromising quality or reliability of supply.

This leader's core expertise and responsibilities will include-

Third-Party Manufacturers (TPMs)Category ManagementCapital Expenditures

What You’ll Work On

Establish purchasing budgets, plans, policies, systems, and procedures that will achieve these strategic objectives.Identify, evaluate, and capitalize on opportunities to reduce purchasing costs by improving the organization’s buying patterns and supply channels.Evaluate, negotiate, and manage the most complex or strategically important supplier and vendor relationships to secure terms that are in the organization’s best interest.Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of managers and other professionals to ensure that purchasing activities meet established targets and standards.Contribute to the development of the organization’s overall supply and logistics strategy.Ensure sharing of best practices and adherence to guidelines among functions, regions and sites.Measure and track internal performance within each spend category.Monitor market dynamics and strategy implementation across regions.Drive annual productivity improvements in each spend category.

 

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, scientific or related fieldMinimum 15+ years track record within procurement and supply chain managementProven team management experienceDemonstrated experience in manufacturing and distribution environmentsStrong negotiating skillsStrong project and general management skillsWorld class supplier management and relationship building skillsOutstanding influencing and cross-functional skillsExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or advanced degreeCPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)Broad international experience and globally astuteAbility to “constructively dissent”

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The base pay for this position is $238,500.00 – $476,900.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.