Abbott Laboratories
Healthcare
Manager,PackagingProcurement
“Manager, Packaging Procurement at Abbott Laboratories. Skills: Packaging procurement, Strategic sourcing, Supplier management. Serve as primary business partner for packaging procurement. Build stakeholder relationships”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver best-in-class sourcing, contracting, and supplier management outcomes; Achieve cost optimization; Drive continuous improvement and best-in-class results
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Data-driven decision making
Keyboard use (>= 50% of workday), Continuous sitting (more than 2 consecutive hours)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management, Experience in contract negotiation and supplier management, Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment, Analytical skills with the ability to interpret market trends and cost drivers, Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, Experience working in complex, global, matrixed organizations
Nice to Have
Experience in packaging procurement or category management strongly preferred, Experience supporting multiple business units or divisions, Advanced degree (MBA or related field), Knowledge of procurement systems and sourcing tools (ERP, sourcing platforms), Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPM), Proven track record of cost reduction, innovation, and process improvement initiatives
What You'll Do.
Serve as primary business partner for packaging procurement
Build stakeholder relationships
Identify critical business requirements
Translate business strategies into category strategies
Drive and implement global packaging sourcing strategies
Foster alignment and collaboration across stakeholders
Own and execute purchasing strategies
Influence alignment and support network optimization initiatives
Oversee key packaging subcategories
Guide stakeholders on best practices
Support vendor screening and selection processes
Develop and execute fact-based negotiation strategies
Assess organizational needs
Negotiate optimized supplier portfolios
Build and maintain supplier relationships
Leverage supplier capabilities
Monitor market dynamics
and pricing strategies
Communicate market shifts
Recommend strategic adjustments to stakeholders
Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reductions
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
Ensure optimal balance between cost savings
and track category performance
Drive continuous improvement and best-in-class results
Partner with stakeholders and procurement teams globally
enterprise-wide initiatives
and resolutions to leadership
Lead initiatives across virtual
and cross-cultural teams
and develop procurement talent
Foster a high-performance culture
Guide teams in executing complex sourcing and category
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional alignment; Cross-divisional collaboration; Cross-functional environment; Virtual, global, and cross-cultural teams; Procurement teams globally
Communication Scope
Stakeholder management; Market communication
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