Third Party Manufacturing Manager

at  Abbott Laboratories

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.
Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

WHAT WILL THIS ROLE INVOLVE:

The Third Party Manufacturing Manager is the key point of contact between Abbott and the Third-Party Manufacturer (TPM). The primary focus of this role is to manage the strategic relationship with the TPM while also supporting and resolving day to day issues.
The Key Accounts Manufacturing Manager will seek to drive continuous improvement and drive more efficient ways of conducting business, while ensuring the TPM delivers its volume commitments on time and in full.
The role will require the incumbent to have an in-depth knowledge of manufacturing and packing processes, supply chain and financial analysis along with a demonstrated ability to manage and build strategic relationships with stakeholders.

ACCOUNTABILITY/SCOPE

This position is accountable for the specific relationship management of Key Contract Manufacturers, supervising all production and supply chain activities including on-time delivery, and time to market for new products. This involves managing spend in excess of $15MM.
The position is also accountable to work with other members of the Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain to secure capacity to meet the AN business plan and to control year to year costs in line with other Abbott facilities. The role offers visibility to AN senior leadership and the opportunity to present to executive stakeholders.
Location: Role will be based in Sligo Ireland or Zwolle Netherland, and will initially include 20-30% travel to the TPM and to company meetings where necessary.