Abbott · 9 hours ago
NPI Supply Chain Project Lead
United States - Minnesota - Plymouth
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The NPI Supply Chain Project Lead will play a pivotal role in transforming cardiac care by leading New Product Introduction efforts for a revolutionary next-generation ablation catheter, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launch.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Manages long term contracts which are not managed by the commodity management teams, within established limitations and scope of authority to obtain the most favorable business partnerships, including but not limited to quality, availability and cost
Plans and schedules deliveries to optimize inventories in support of production schedules/business demands by working with forecasting data/teams, planning teams, commodity teams and shipping/receiving teams
Reviews purchase requisitions and confers with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability and delivery schedule, reviewing quotes for accuracy and competitive strategies
Implements process and procedure best practices by partnering with other functional leadership with the related product lines
Facilitates vendor corrective action and partners with SQE and suppliers to improve quality
Supports Supply Chain NPI team in the transfer of new products to Manufacturing in an expeditious manner
Recommends pricing strategies to achieve department operating goals
Creates and maintains mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement, usually being the single source of contact for the vendor
Investigates and recommends new vendors
Performs as purchasing subject matter expert for internal and external customers due to extensive knowledge of purchasing and product line operations
Provides coaching and mentoring to junior members of the purchasing team
Monitors supplier performance, communicates and takes action to maintain high levels of supplier performance
Maintains and updates supplier databases as required
Generates highly complex reports and performs data analysis to proactively plan or resolve issues
Works with inventory management/warehouse management to resolve issues
Lead special projects as requested to reduce cost, increase efficiency, etc
May process some or all of the following: rejected components/corrective action, returns, debit memos, etc
Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments
Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations Management or equivalent degree
5+ years of progressively responsible experience in direct materials purchasing or commodity management
At least 3 years working with ERP software such as SAP, Oracle JDE, Microsoft Dynamics GP, or equivalent
At least 3 years working with product lifecycle/data management software such as PTC Windchill, Oracle Agile, or equivalent
At least 3 years developing and managing complex reports and data sets in Microsoft Excel and/or BI software such as PowerBI, BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, or equivalent
Experience negotiating purchasing terms
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
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
Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail
Ability to travel approximately 5%, including internationally
Preferred
3 years working in a highly regulated environment preferred
Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred
Experience with cable assemblies/harnesses, injection-molded plastics, plastic extrusions, precision machined components, and/or other technically complex commodities preferred
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications preferred
CPIM, CSCP, or CPP certification preferred
Experience with Microsoft Visio and/or Microsoft Project preferred
Benefits
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 fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
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