This position is responsible for driving gross margin improvement through negotiation, supplier transfer projects, and supplier process improvement within the Structural Heart division
Job Summary
This position is responsible for driving gross margin improvement through negotiation, supplier transfer projects, and supplier process improvement within the Structural Heart division.
Abbott offers career development with an international company, free medical coverage for employees, excellent retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement programs.
The role requires collaboration with Global Procurement, Program Management, NPI, Legal, Finance, and manufacturing sites to create an effective supply chain for new and on-market products.
Matching Summary
This position is responsible for driving gross margin improvement through negotiation, supplier transfer projects, and supplier process improvement within the Structural Heart division.
Salary
Base: $113,300.00 – $226,700.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Free medical coverage, retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic sourcing and negotiation
Supplier risk assessment and management
Contract negotiation and execution
Supply chain commodity management
Cross-functional collaboration
Medical device supply chain experience
Nice-to-have
Lean and Six Sigma experience
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
Ability to work in matrixed global environment
Strong organizational and communication skills
Innovative problem solving
Customer value generation
Key Requirements
Minimum 10 years strategic sourcing experience
Minimum 7 years supplier management experience
5+ years in highly regulated medical device environment
Expertise in contract terms and negotiation
Ability to travel 10-25%
Experience in low volume, high mix product families