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Senior Procurement Specialist

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Job Description

In this role your primary function is to manage the sourcing and supply activities for Packaging and subcategories for Abbott Nutrition in Europe and Asia. You will collaborate with key stakeholders (Package Development, Engineering, Manufacturing sites, Quality, and Commercial) in both Corporate and Division organizations to develop effective strategies that enable value and execute these strategies. You will nurture stakeholder relationships by serving as a business partner, helping identify critical business requirements and providing sourcing and procurement solutions that meet expectations. You will leverage extensive market and supplier knowledge to improve the Category Strategy and drive Innovation, Quality, Sustainability, Supply Continuity and lower Total Cost of Ownership.

You hold responsibility for the following, amongst others:

  • Support Category management of direct Packaging materials.
  • Plan for changes in commodity supply to mitigate supply risks.
  • Negotiate supplier contracts to secure consistency of supply across the commodities.
  • Establishing, managing and developing relationships (through SRM) with new and existing suppliers worldwide.
  • Develop and submit financial plans for packaging materials
  • Enhance the Procurement systems and Supplier development programs.

To be successful in this role we look for people who can:

  • Proactively identify areas of opportunity for new business, process improvement, and cost efficiencies.
  • Provide insight to the business unit on how to best develop and leverage Supplier capabilities for the organization(s).
  • Drive and manage supplier performance evaluations with both internal and external stakeholders.

Background Requirements

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree (business, logistics, economics, engineering) or equivalent experience in Packaging or related field strongly preferred
  • Professional Certifications a plus: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Nevi
  • Experience with Strategic supplier management, contract negotiations, category strategies and some functional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or related field is essential.
  • Knowledge of the Nutrition industry and/or Packaging materials is a strong advantage.

Skills and Personality

  • Effective written and oral communication skills in English to facilitate information flows.
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution skills to ensure timely and effective solutions.
  • Good interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence and networking skills. Experience working in an international context is key.
  • Outstanding ability to develop and present actionable implementation plans.
  • Champions change and innovation. Stimulates creativity and innovation.

What We Offer

Abbott provides a varied, challenging, and international position in a dynamic and pleasant working environment. In our organization, you can count on excellent primary and secondary benefits, a positive working atmosphere, a personal growth plan, extensive training opportunities and good career perspective. We are in the business of advancement, both in health solutions and in the lives and careers of our employees. Our work across the world and in many areas of healthcare provides a rich environment for our employees to explore career paths, interests and opportunities.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this vacancy and working at Abbott, and you recognize yourself in the aforementioned description, then we are interested in receiving your resume. You can apply by sending in your resume and motivation via our website. Certificate for Conduct.

We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect job match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level.

We will notify you about relevant positions, and keep you in mind when we have interesting opportunities.

We support our colleagues around the world as they care for themselves and their families with offerings tailored to their unique needs.

We strive to provide environments where all employees feel welcome and able to bring their full selves to work. To do this we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion across Abbott.

At Abbott, sustainability means managing our efforts so we can help the greatest number of people around the world live fuller lives through better health.

We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce including Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. U.S. residents only: To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com.

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Ontdek wat je kunt verwachten als starter bij Abbott

Het sollicitatieproces bij Abbott begint met het insturen van je sollicitatie via de website. Na een positieve beoordeling volgt een kennismakingsgesprek. Abbott streeft naar een divers personeelsbestand en biedt gelijke kansen voor iedereen.

Als starter bij Abbott werk je aan uitdagende projecten binnen de farmaceutische en medische technologie sector. Je week bestaat uit projectwerk, persoonlijke coaching en trainingen gericht op professionele ontwikkeling. Daarnaast maak je deel uit van een team, waarin je samenwerkt met collega's uit verschillende disciplines.

Abbott biedt diverse doorgroeimogelijkheden, afhankelijk van prestaties en ambities. Na het afronden van het traineeship kun je doorgroeien naar specialistische of leidinggevende functies binnen de organisatie. Daarnaast zijn er mogelijkheden om je verder te specialiseren in verschillende vakgebieden.

Abbott investeert in jouw ontwikkeling door middel van persoonlijke coaching, begeleiding en training. Er is ruimte voor persoonlijke en professionele groei, met aandacht voor zowel technische als soft skills.

Als starter bij Abbott ontvang je een bruto jaarsalaris van ongeveer €44.738, afhankelijk van de functie en ervaring. Salarisgroei is gebaseerd op prestaties, ervaring en marktconformiteit. Daarnaast biedt Abbott uitstekende secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden, waaronder een pensioenregeling en opleidingsmogelijkheden.

Abbott hecht waarde aan een goede werk-privébalans. Flexibele werktijden en thuiswerkmogelijkheden zijn bespreekbaar, afhankelijk van de functie. Daarnaast zijn er mogelijkheden voor extra vakantiedagen via het individueel keuzebudget.

Abbott is actief in meer dan 150 landen, waardoor er mogelijkheden zijn voor internationale ervaring. Afhankelijk van je functie en interesses kun je deelnemen aan projecten in het buitenland of samenwerken met internationale teams.

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