Abbott

Sr. Category Specialist (Instrumentation & Automation)

Abbott • $78K — $156K *
Madison, WI 53711In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of industry experience in sourcing or procurement
  • Proven ability to develop and execute category management strategies
  • Experience in negotiations and contract management
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs like Word and Excel
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Drive the development and execution of sourcing strategies
  • Conduct market research and analyze industry trends
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify sourcing needs
  • Manage the execution of RFx processes with senior supervision
  • Review supplier proposals and evaluate vendors
  • Develop negotiation strategies and manage contracts
  • Track cost savings and supplier performance metrics

Benefits

  • Support for training and development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic team
  • Access to company resources and systems for efficiency
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and initiatives
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity
This position works out of our 1 Exact Lane Madison, WI location in the Abbott Cancer Diagnostics division.

As the Sr. Category Specialst, you'll have the chance to supports the development and implementation of sourcing and category strategies for complex spend areas. This role leads vendor negotiations, contract execution, and value optimization initiatives, aligning with Abbott Cancer Diagnostics' category governance and business objectives. The Senior Category Specialist collaborates with internal stakeholders to gather business requirements and support execution of sourcing plans.

What You'll Work On :
  • Drives the development and execution of sourcing and category management activities under the guidance of senior team members.
  • Assists in conducting market research and monitoring industry trends to support strategic decision-making within assigned categories.
  • Collaborates with internal stakeholders to gather business requirements and contribute to the identification of sourcing needs and priorities.
  • Manages the preparation, execution, and analysis of RFx (Request for Proposal, Request for Information, etc.) processes with guidance from senior staff.
  • Leads reviewing and comparing supplier proposals and evaluating potential vendors based on pre-defined criteria.
  • Develops negotiation plans and materials, and manages contract negotiations where appropriate.
  • Supports the tracking and documentation of cost savings, supplier performance metrics, and other procurement-related KPIs.
  • Manages supplier relationships and contributes to ongoing communication and coordination with key vendors.
  • Contributes to the organization and facilitation of cross-functional meetings, preparing agendas, taking notes, and following up on action items.
  • Ensures proper compliance with sourcing processes, policies, and documentation standards, with mentorship from more experienced colleagues.
  • Provides administrative and project support on multiple sourcing initiatives, prioritizing tasks based on business needs and deadlines.
  • Assists in preparing reports and presentations for internal use and supports data collection and analysis for strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Continuously learns category management and procurement best practices, participating in training and development opportunities as available.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment, maintaining a proactive and team-oriented approach.
  • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
  • Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
  • Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
  • Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
  • Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
  • Ability and means to travel between local Madison locations.
  • Ability to travel 15% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, finance, or a field related to the essential duties.
  • 5+ years of industry experience in sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or a field related to the essential duties.
  • Demonstrated experience developing category management strategy and successful execution.
  • Demonstrated experience in negotiation and contract management, including a working understanding of contractual terms and conditions and risk mitigation.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.


Preferred Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in procuring instrumentation, automation solutions, and services for laboratory environments.
  • 3+ years of experience working within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as SAP.
  • Demonstrated experience in organizational sourcing transformation and/or change management specific to implementation of category management strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels.
  • Professional working knowledge with 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and/or cGMP structured environments.


The base pay for this position is
$78,000.00 - $156,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Supply Chain

DIVISION:
ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION:
United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

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)

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Learn more about Abbott
Size
113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
NASDAQ
ABT
* Ladders Estimates

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