Abbott

Category Manager - Electronics Components

Abbott$114K — $228K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing or commodity management.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a highly regulated environment.
  • 8+ years of experience using purchasing/commodity management software.
  • Strong background in negotiating purchasing agreements and managing contracts.

Responsibilities

  • Assess supplier products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Lead negotiation activities with a high degree of independence.
  • Manage large and complex purchases that significantly impact the organization.
  • Coach and guide lower-level staff as needed.
  • Execute specialized projects requiring comprehensive knowledge.
  • Develop innovative solutions by adapting traditional approaches.
  • Source, evaluate, and select suppliers while monitoring their performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for employees and families.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a global leader in medical devices.
  • Supportive work environment that encourages professional development.
  • Work-life balance initiatives to help manage family and personal life responsibilities.
Full Job Description
Job Title

Category Manager - Electronics Components

The Opportunity

We currently have an opening for a Category Manager - Electronics Components

for our Cardiac Rhythm Management division. This role is located at our Scottsdale, AZ OR Sylmar, CA location. This is a fully onsite role.

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Management, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

What You'll Work On

We are seeking a high caliber and ambitious Category Manager to join our team in Abbott Medical Devices. This position will be responsible for the Electronics components category globally.
  • Assess variety of supplier's products to ensure they that they comply with specifications and meet the organization's quality standards.
  • Requires high degree of skills and independence in negotiation activities.
  • Typically involved in large and/or more complex purchases and suppliers that have higher impact on the organization's products, processes and budget.
  • May coach and provide instruction to lower-level staff.
  • Individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in the specific area.
  • Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects.
  • Adapts precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions.
  • Responsible for purchasing the services and supplies necessary for the organization's operations.
  • Activities include sourcing, evaluating and selecting suppliers and vendors, negotiating supply contracts, and monitoring the quality and timeliness of materials and services supplied.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree Business, Supply Chain or related or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Minimum 10 years Progressively responsible experience in purchasing/commodity management.
  • Minimum 3 years in a highly regulated environment.
  • Minimum 8 years with purchasing/commodity management software.
  • 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


Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

The base pay for this position is
$114,000.00 - $228,000.00
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:
United States > Scottsdale : 8300 E. Pacesetter Way

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 20 % 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)

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1944
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