Supplier Development Specialist

Abbott

Columbus, OH, United States
Base: $78,000.00 – $156,000.00; bonus/equity: not ...
4+ years technical manufacturing or procurement expertise
Bachelor's degree in business supply chain food science engineering
Experience with supplier qualification and onboarding processes
The Supplier Development Specialist is responsible for supporting supplier development initiatives including Design for Supply and Supply Resiliency

Job Summary

  • The Supplier Development Specialist is responsible for supporting supplier development initiatives including Design for Supply and Supply Resiliency.
  • Employees qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan PPO medical plan in the next calendar year along with a high employer contribution retirement savings plan.
  • This role drives Margin & Profitability cost savings initiatives across ingredient categories while ensuring consistent supply of managed ingredient categories.

Matching Summary

The Supplier Development Specialist is responsible for supporting supplier development initiatives including Design for Supply and Supply Resiliency.

Salary

Base: $78,000.00 – $156,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Free medical coverage, retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4+ years technical manufacturing or procurement expertise
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Supply Chain Food Science Engineering
  • Experience with supplier qualification and onboarding processes
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with R&D and Legal
  • Strong negotiation skills with senior management at suppliers

Nice-to-have

  • MBA degree preferred but not required
  • Dynamic team player with self-motivation
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to travel 20% of the time

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Supply Chain Management Procurement Food Science Engineering
  • 4+ years of Technical Manufacturing or Procurement expertise
  • MBA desirable but not required

Work Rights

Not specified

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