Manager Procurement - Direct Software

at  Abbott Laboratories

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or technical discipline.
• 5+ year experience within procurement and/or supply chain management including engineering and/or Information Technology(IT) category experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Relevant certification desirable (e.g., CPSM, CPM, PMP)
• High tolerance for ambiguity, must process and prioritize potentially conflicting objectives
• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• Ability to take initiative, make decisions and impactful recommendations
• Results Focus. All actions tied to company performance and achieving results
• Highly collaborative position, requires strong ability to influence, cooperate with all levels of the organization including sr. leaders.
• Capable of efficiently and quickly navigate sensitive situations
• Project management skills with proficient use of excel. Strong ability to learn new systems and tools.
• Experience leading complex/high visibility projects
• Strong project management skills. Ability to develop actionable implementation plans.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Relevant business process knowledge, as related to procurement and category management.
• Strong interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills.
• Some knowledge of markets by regions, international experience.
• Strong influence and negotiating skills.
• Strong contracting skills.
• Experience with Supplier management.
  The base pay for this position is $95,000.00 – $190,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted

Please refer the Job description for details