Procurement Category Manager

Influence the business unit strategy and translates business strategy for category and aligned category strategy to programs and projects. Champion change and innovation. Stimulates creativity and innovation in others. Open to new ideas. Supports those who initiate change and take risks. Promotes a Global Perspective. Assists in defining category procurement strategy for Abbott- align with overall strategy and be an enabler. Drives Total Cost of Ownership reductions for category through analytics. Clearly define category taxonomy and manage baseline. Coordinate across corporate, functions, divisions to share best practices and adherence to guidelines. Ability to assess the overall needs of select business units and to negotiate an accepted portfolio meeting the most strategic needs of the category. Measure and track internal performance for Abbott users. Advise business unit(s) about similar strategies employed by other healthcare companies. Lead initiatives that span virtual teams across the world and cross cultures. Influence and partner with business leaders.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Procurement Category Manager in 200 Abbott Park Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044, USA is $90,000 to $120,000 per year. This range can vary depending on the experience of the candidate and the specific organization they are applying to.

From removing the regular pain of finger sticks as people manage their diabetes to connecting patients to doctors with real-time information monitoring their hearts, from easing chronic pain and movement disorders to testing half the world’s blood donations to ensure a healthy supply, our purpose is to make the world a better place by bringing life-changing health technologies to the people who need them. That’s our commitment to helping you live your best life.