Category Manager at Abbott Pediatrics

Seoul, , South Korea -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category Management, Procurement, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Cost Reduction, Communication Skills, Technical Knowledge, Time Management, Integrity, Team Player, Business Partnering, Total Cost of Ownership, Vendor Evaluation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: About Abbott : Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Primary Job Responsibilities : Responsible for category strategy of Capex & Opex in APAC region. Responsible for the supply management activities for all categories and sub categories of Capex and Opex in APAC which include Engineering Services, Constructions, Utilities, Lab Supplies, MRO, R&D Solutions and Investment Recovery. Drive "One Abbott Procurement" vision across divisions and influence synergies in buying decisions. Work closely with key stakeholders in both Corporate and Division organizations to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans. Nurture stakeholder relationships by serving as a business partner, helping identify critical business requirements and providing sourcing and procurement services that meet expectations Core Job Responsibilities : Support Category Director in managing the spend base for Capex and Opex procurement in APAC. Regional spend of about $350MM annually. Conducting RFP for Capex/ Opex Technically evaluating vendor’s quotes with reference to specification required. Making comparative analysis, negotiation and coordinating with legal team for contracts. Execution of category strategies and manage implementation plan and timeline with stakeholders. Ensures compliance with the corporate policies around procurement process, ethics, health and safety, etc. Work closely with manufacturing sites in APAC, act as their business partners in suppliers evaluations and negotiations. Continually look for opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and value enhancements. Support cross divisional business initiatives and explore Procurement synergies and efficiencies Drive Total Cost of Ownership. Manage category projects across business unit, and division wide when and where applicable. Participate in business projects based on category expertise Lead project teams responsible for selection of category strategy Key Competency Requirement : Take ownership for individual targets on local, regional and global levels. Take ownership in projects management and executions. Integrity, ability to drive robust diligence in the entire source to purchase process. Strong project management skills, time management when handling multi time- competing tasks. Analytical skills, should cost modelling to drive TCO (Total Cost of Ownership). Stakeholders (internal) and Suppliers (external) management skills. Strategic thinking, ability to identify opportunities, drive innovative thinking Results oriented and self driven. Team player Good communication skills (written and verbal). Proficient in English and one other language (Chinese, Korean or Japanese) Technical knowledge in Operational Services categories or experience working in manufacturing sites Ability to travel : Approx. 20% Supervisory/Management Responsibilities : Individual Contributor Education & Experience : Minimum Graduate Degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering 8+ years of Procurement and deep Category management experience MBA desired but not a must. The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Category Management DIVISION: GPS Global Purchasing Services LOCATION: Korea > Seoul : SamTan Building, 421 Youngdong-daero, Gangnam-gu ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter

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Responsibilities

The Category Manager is responsible for the category strategy of Capex and Opex in the APAC region, managing supply activities across various categories. This role involves developing cost reduction strategies and nurturing stakeholder relationships to meet business requirements.