Category Manager Plastics

In this role your primary function is to manage the sourcing and supply activities for Plastic Injection and Blow Molded Packaging and subcategories. You will work closely 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:

• Category Management of Packaging materials such as but not limited to: plastics bottles, caps, scoops and overcaps.
• Contingency planning to anticipate changes in commodity supply over short- and long-term horizons and to quantify and mitigate supply risks.
• Negotiating supplier contracts to secure consistency of supply across the commodities.
• Establishing, managing and developing relationships (through SRM) with new and existing suppliers worldwide.
• Establishing and submitting financial plans for commodities under responsibility.
• Supporting the effectiveness of 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.
• Demonstrate leadership skill for future team lead succession planning.

What kind of background are we looking for?

• 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 Plastic Category technologies and products and/or deep Plastic Category experience is a strong advantage.

What kind of skills and personality are we looking for?

• 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 in category.

What can we offer you?

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 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.

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. For more information you can contact Meltem Cakir at recruitment.netherlands@abbott.com. Part of our selection process is checking references and we will require your Certificate for Conduct. An assessment center may also be part of the recruitment process.

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

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.

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

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