Commodity Manager

Working at Abbott 

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: 

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. 

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. 

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. 

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. 

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.  

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.  

The Opportunity  

This position works out of our Pleasanton location in the Heart Failure division. In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. 

The Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing and procurement strategies for assigned commodities within the Heart Failure division. This role ensures continuity of supply while driving key performance metrics such as quality, delivery, cost, diversity, and sustainability. The Commodity Manager acts as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers, driving the “One Procurement” model and delivering value through innovation, cost savings, and supplier partnerships.  

What You’ll Work On 

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives. 

• Develops alternate sources as necessary to ensure a steady flow of materials and cost competitiveness 

• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities and process improvements.   

• Negotiate, execute, and manage supplier contracts and relationships. 

• Evaluate supplier capabilities, conduct value analysis, and manage supplier performance. 

• Lead and support complex RFPs and procurement projects.  

• Develops risk management strategies and recommends short and long terms strategies with defined risk/benefit strategies.  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and quality.  

• Monitor and forecast market trends and cost drivers for assigned commodities.  

• Educate internal stakeholders on procurement tools, processes, and compliance. 

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, ethics, and regulatory requirements.  

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree (± 16 years) in Engineering, Science, Business, or Finance or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• 4+ years of procurement and Functional experience

• Project management skills.

• Excellent people skills, Excellent problem-solving skills and Proficient in the use of spreadsheet programs.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

• Strong interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills.

Preferred Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, sourcing, or engineering/manufacturing experience  

• Experience sourcing or managing complex components 

• CPM certification desired  

• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment  

• In depth experience in contract management 

• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects 

• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization  

• Strong procurement skills including spend analysis, negotiations, supplier relationship  

• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner  

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail 

• Advance Commands of English​ 

• Ability to travel approximately up to 40%, including internationally 

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