Category Manager, Molding

Abbott

Lake Forest, IL, United States
Base: $113,300.00 – $226,700.00; bonus/equity: not...
Supplier relationship management
Plastics procurement
Injection and blow molding components
Manage the procurement category for plastics, including supplier selection, supplier relationship management, negotiation, contracting and strategic sourcing

Job Summary

  • Manage the procurement category for plastics, including supplier selection, supplier relationship management, negotiation, contracting and strategic sourcing.
  • This role supports business growth through cost reduction initiatives, quality and service improvements, and proactive risk mitigation.
  • Abbott offers career development, excellent benefits including medical coverage and retirement savings, and tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

Manage the procurement category for plastics, including supplier selection, supplier relationship management, negotiation, contracting and strategic sourcing.

Salary

Base: $113,300.00 – $226,700.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supplier relationship management
  • Plastics procurement
  • Injection and blow molding components
  • Cost reduction initiatives
  • Supply continuity risk mitigation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interdisciplinary skills
  • Global procurement initiatives
  • Continuous improvement focus

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5-8 years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
  • Experience in plastic molding preferred
  • Strong influence and negotiating skills
  • Experience executing contracts

Work Rights

Not specified

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