Abbott · 15 hours ago
Sr. Procurement Specialist
Alameda, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Sr. Procurement Specialist will be responsible for executing purchasing and supply management strategies, improving procurement processes, and managing complex procurement issues while ensuring superior customer satisfaction.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Responsible for executing against the purchasing and supply management strategies created by the Category Managers
This position will work on the definition and resolution of known or anticipated problems in value, quality, feasibility and specifications in the procurement of goods and services while contributing cost savings, partnerships with suppliers and other value-added activities to support customer needs and expectations
Proactively seek and lead innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times, and customer service levels
Considered an SME across categories. Strong understanding of "One Procurement" category strategies and work on projects that impact the "One Procurement" team. Is recognized as an expert within own area
Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise. Act as a lead, coordinating work but may not be a supervisor
Support PO conversion - non transactional and decisive negotiations
Manage PO approvals - up to $1,000,000.Educate on existing solutions and enable performance and tech tools development
Support Ops issues and invoice error resolution.Solves complex problems
PO change management and evaluate the cause for change.Enable supplier integration and KPI's.Drive value and lead savings outcomes
Collaboration with functions.Develops bids and proposal formats
Lead complex RFPs as well as lead small projects provides advice/direction in primary areas of expertise
Communicate and educate appropriate departments to provide appropriate supporting documentation for purchases
Develop and leads agreed purchasing strategies for category.Seek, develop and establish business relationships with diverse suppliers
Meet regularly with divisional customers and lead functions to ensure superior customer satisfaction and continuous improvement for efficiencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree: Engineering, Science, Business, Financial or equivalent experience
4-6 years of Procurement experience
Project management skills
Excellent people skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Proficient in the use of spreadsheet programs
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Professional experience including Procurement, Category Management, or Project Management
Finance experience including Financial Benchmarking, Spend Management, Savings Tracking, or Cost Breakdowns
Analytical experience including GAP Analytics, Regression Analytics, Outlier Analytics, Scenario Planning, or Forward Modeling
Supplier Experience including Supplier Selection, Supplier Relationship Management, Capability Matrixes, or Contracting
Preferred
CPM certification desired
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint preferred
Benefits
Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
Long Term Disability
Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
401(k)
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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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