Category Manager

Abbott

Sylmar, CA, United States
Base: $114,000.00 – $228,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
10 years purchasing experience
3 years regulated environment
8 years purchasing software
This role involves identifying, researching, and evaluating suppliers to meet standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability within the Cardiac Rhythm Management division

Job Summary

  • This role involves identifying, researching, and evaluating suppliers to meet standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability within the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.
  • The position requires a high degree of independence in negotiating terms for large and complex purchases while ensuring supplier products comply with organizational specifications.
  • Candidates will benefit from an excellent retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and access to free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan.

Matching Summary

This role involves identifying, researching, and evaluating suppliers to meet standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability within the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10 years purchasing experience
  • 3 years regulated environment
  • 8 years purchasing software
  • complex contract negotiation
  • supplier quality compliance

Nice-to-have

  • matrixed business environment
  • international travel capability
  • team coaching skills
  • innovative technology focus

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain
  • Minimum 10 years progressively responsible purchasing experience
  • Minimum 3 years in highly regulated environment
  • Minimum 8 years with purchasing/commodity management software
  • Ability to travel up to 20%

Work Rights

Not specified

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