Category Manager at Abbott

Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Medical Devices, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Degree in related discipline
At least 8 years of combined/related experience
Proactive approach that is relationship oriented, customer focused, analytical and data-driven, creative and committed to continuous improvement
Experience in working on new supplier onboarding is a plus

Responsibilities

Overall strategic ownership of suppliers/commodities within the Packaging category
Working closely with business stakeholders in Corporate and Divisional functions to enable business continuity, including driving implementation plans
Nurturing stakeholder relationships by serving as a strong business partner, helping to identify business critical needs and requirements while providing operational support that meets immediate and long-term demands
Being a strategic representative of Abbott, across disciplines, industry and within the community
Proactively identify areas of opportunity for business process improvement
Providing insights to business units on how to optimize and refine Abbott and Supplier processes to improve effectiveness
Influencing business units to align with strategic initiatives that enable effective operational efficiencies across the enterprise
Effective operational leader capable of driving effectiveness for the category
Ability to assess overall needs and react to anticipated and unanticipated disruptions
Driving financial performance through supply base management, and category capability building
Strong cost focus, delivering savings, managing negotiations and escalations, and driving value add / value engineering analysis
Influencing and partnering with business leaders to manage and align business needs and requirements for the category
Monitoring global market dynamics and anticipating business critical actions that may be required for business continuity
Being a key relationship manager with category suppliers, driving risk management, and enhanced development of a flexible agile supply base

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Procurement

Supplier Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Packaging Sourcing

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters

1888Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees