Stellenbeschreibungph3About Abbott /h3 pAt Abbott, we believe people live their fullest lives when they are healthy — physically, emotionally, and socially. As a global healthcare leader with over 107,000 colleagues in 160+ countries, we create life‑changing technologies that support health at every stage of life. Within our Branded Generics business, we make trusted, high‑quality medicines accessible to more than 18 million people every day, particularly in fast‑growing regions such as LATAM, APAC, India, and Emerging Markets. Our diverse portfolio spans critical therapeutic areas including Women’s Health, Gastroenterology, Cardiometabolic, CNS Pain, and Respiratory — addressing real, unmet patient needs worldwide. Abbott is a place where science, purpose, and people come together — and where diverse perspectives are essential to building better outcomes for patients. /p h3Primary Job Function /h3 ul liResponsible for developing and implementing global supplier relationship strategies supporting all financial, operational, qualitative, and regulatory aspects. /li liDevelop supply market insight capability within the GPROC (Global Procurement) organization to increase knowledge of supply market dynamics, composition, trends, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the market landscape and business models from a macro and micro economic perspective covering procurement, and utilize this to build and maintain procurement strategies. /li liMonitor supply market dynamics across peer organizations for benchmarking purposes. /li liFocus on achieving LRP Supplier Relationship Office related savings. /li liDrive annual performance improvements via strategy work and applicable metrics. /li liBuild up and maintain supplier relationship experience roadmap and ensure that processes meet and reflect EPD overall expectations. /li liFacilitate and communicate the global supplier landscape design, implementation, optimization, and integration of the flow of materials and the related financials. /li liAssist in analysing all Supplier Cost within EPD SRO (1.650MMUSD). /li liEnsure that impacts to operations driven by regulatory requirements are minimized and/or leveraged for competitive advantage. /li liSupport the Snr Global Supplier Relationship Director to deliver specific strategic projects and initiatives. /li /ul h3Core Job Responsibilities /h3 ul liDirect, plan and execute strategic GPROC programs, including re-engineering of supplier base on a global or regional basis. Focusing on cost and supply chain continuity. /li liSupport optimization of the EPD GPROC supplier structure to expand our global supplier network, improve supplier compliance, and efficiency. /li liActively pursue a cross‑functional culture of excellence to effectively implement global supplier programs. /li liAlign programs with Operations and other EPD functional areas on goals and objectives for the global supplier process. /li liBuild and maintain close working relationships with and provide expertise to management to identify and realize improvements. /li liEffective cross‑functional and divisional stakeholder communication, collaboration and coordination. /li liLead and/or support large‑scale and sustainable change management initiatives. /li liBe a key leader in influencing the evolving EPD GPROC supplier strategy. /li liSupport global supplier integration and acquisitions. /li liStay abreast of supplier‑related regulatory requirements, providing expertise to project teams to ensure cost‑effective compliance. /li /ul h3Minimum Education /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree and/or comparable educational background required. Graduate degree or professional certification is preferred (MBA, CPA, etc.). /li /ul h3Experience Training /h3 ul li5‑10 years of global supply chain and procurement experience. /li liManagement experience (team and project management) preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. /li liExperience in managing large distribution and transportation budgets. /li liStrong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with high‑level working knowledge of SAP R/3. /li /ul h3Languages /h3 ul liProficiency in English. /li liOther languages are advantageous. /li /ul h3Skills /h3 ul liExcellent communication and concept selling skills. /li liAble to organize colleagues and actively promote the development of a cross‑functional culture of excellence and shape the future direction of the business. /li liProactive internal and external stakeholder communication, coordination and collaboration. /li liImplement agenda under rapidly changing circumstances in complex matrix environments. /li liAbility to quickly assess project developments and challenges by anticipating potential impacts for the business and resolving issues at initial stages. /li liAbility to work efficiently in complex and deadline‑driven operations, not losing focus on accuracy and quality. /li liProven track record to set priorities and adapt them accordingly at short notice. /li liEffectively work on multiple, unrelated projects simultaneously. /li liAbility to modify strategies according to market dynamics and internal requirements. /li liGlobal vision of the interactions in a demanding environment. /li liProvide expert guidance to SRO Managers and project teams, and allocate appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. /li liWorking understanding of the supplier industries. /li liTenacity and drive needed to develop, sell and implement strategic supplier programs. /li liWork collaboratively with colleagues at all levels to achieve organizational goals. /li /ul h3Attitude / Behaviour /h3 ul liFlexible, proactive and motivated by the opportunity to optimize structures and processes. /li liAbility to judge, combined with a persuasive power. /li liGlobal and creative mindset and strategic orientation. /li liSelf‑motivated team player with a positive “can‑do” attitude. Persists in the face of obstacles. /li liTeam player - works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. /li liAbility to adapt in a high‑pressure and ever‑changing business environment. /li liAbility to constructively cope with conflicts. /li liStrong and proven analytical, organizational and decision‑making skills. /li liStrategic thinking, result and cost oriented. /li liIntercultural competence. /li liProactive, open‑minded and independent working method. /li liAccuracy, reliability and conscientiousness. /li /ul h3Why Abbott /h3 ul liPurpose driven work that improves access to healthcare globally. /li liOpportunities for international collaboration and career growth. /li liAn environment where your expertise, voice, and perspective truly matter. /li /ul pAbbott is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building teams that reflect the patients and communities we serve. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
