Category Manager

AbbVie

Sylmar, CA, United States
Base: $114,000.00 – $228,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
Purchasing and commodity management
Contract management experience
Negotiation of purchasing agreements
Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a diverse portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines

Job Summary

  • Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a diverse portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines.
  • The Category Manager role involves assessing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing purchasing activities to support innovative cardiac rhythm management technologies.
  • Employees benefit from career development opportunities, excellent medical coverage, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and a recognized inclusive workplace culture.

Matching Summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a diverse portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines.

Salary

Base: $114,000.00 – $228,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical coverage, retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Purchasing and commodity management
  • Contract management experience
  • Negotiation of purchasing agreements
  • Experience in highly regulated environment
  • Use of purchasing/commodity management software
  • Supplier evaluation and selection
  • Ability to travel up to 20%

Nice-to-have

  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work in matrixed environment
  • Team collaboration and individual contributor
  • Organizational and follow-up skills
  • Multitasking and prioritization

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain or equivalent
  • Minimum 10 years purchasing/commodity management experience
  • Minimum 3 years in a highly regulated environment
  • Minimum 8 years using purchasing/commodity management software
  • Ability to work in geographically diverse business environment

Work Rights

Not specified

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