Category Manager

Abbott

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States
Base: $99,300.00 – $198,700.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Global sourcing strategies
Supplier relationship management
Cost reduction initiatives
Shape the electronics category strategy end-to-end, ensuring Abbott has the right suppliers, technologies, and cost structure to support advancing healthcare worldwide

Job Summary

  • Shape the electronics category strategy end-to-end, ensuring Abbott has the right suppliers, technologies, and cost structure to support advancing healthcare worldwide.
  • Lead and mentor purchasing and commodity teams on best practices, negotiation, and supplier management, launching cost-reduction initiatives and risk mitigation plans.
  • Abbott offers a fast-paced work environment with training and career development, financial security, and comprehensive health and well-being programs.

Matching Summary

Shape the electronics category strategy end-to-end, ensuring Abbott has the right suppliers, technologies, and cost structure to support advancing healthcare worldwide.

Salary

Base: $99,300.00 – $198,700.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global sourcing strategies
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Cost reduction initiatives
  • Risk mitigation plans
  • Cross-functional commodity teams

Nice-to-have

  • Building strategy
  • Influencing stakeholders
  • Solving complex supply challenges
  • Continuous improvement
  • Career development

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
  • 5–8 years of Procurement/category management experience
  • Effective negotiator with international experience
  • Ability to travel up to 20%

Work Rights

Not specified

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