Senior Manager, Procurement Program Manager

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:•    Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .•    Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO•    An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. •    A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity:Our Plastics, Packaging and Sterilization (PPS) Global Procurement organization currently has an opportunity in direct materials for a Senior Manager, Procurement Program Manager. The Senior Manager applies portfolio, program and project management experience and procurement knowledge to plan and execute on strategic multi-divisional programs with an emphasis on polymer extrusion. This role will collaborate with various Global Procurement direct material groups and various Medical Device Divisions with exposure to senior leadership. In addition, the Sr. Manager will support and influence different divisions and internal/external stakeholders to ensure engagement, alignment, and business readiness against a set of strategic business critical initiatives to mitigate risk and secure business continuity. This is a global role with stakeholders across various divisions.WHAT YOU’LL DOPROGRAM MANAGEMENT Facilitate program planning and program execution workshops creating various workstreams in alignment with the polymer extrusion category strategy and other key categories within PPSUse metrics and data visualization effectively to report portfolio performance and support decision-making at the team or organizational levelSupport the business readiness for the extrusion category across various divisionsDrive the adoption and readiness of key category initiatives within PPS and affected Abbott divisions. Work with SMEs, Category Managers, and the Global Market Intelligence team to influence and educate stakeholders on technology solutions, process improvements and organizational readiness to mitigate business riskSupport the development of KPIs across sub-workstreams and enable the metrics and reporting.  Stellar problem-solving skills, proven ability to structure sophisticated problems, develop robust solutions with little guidance, and craft high quality, detail-oriented project plans and deliverables. Possesses the ‘science’ of delivery - strong rigor in planning and managing to business objective, scope, schedule, and budget.  Balances technical skill with the ‘art’ of knowing the guardrails, critical path, and top priorities to guide multiple workstreams.STRATEGIC THINKINGInfluence the business and translate business strategy from a supply chain and procurement perspective to ensure implementations of key projects impacting polymer extrusion category strategy are completed successfully.  Being able to effectively communicate the value proposition.Champions change and encourages innovation. Stimulates creativity and innovation in others. Open to new ideas. Supports those who initiate change and take risks. Promotes continuous improvement. Can translate the innovative ideas and strategy into detailed planned projects to maximize value and secure business continuity.Drives execution of key initiatives withing the defined budget, achievement of identified savings within defined timeline and manage risksAbility to succeed in a collaborative, fast paced environment; ability to remain flexible and adjust on the fly to new demands and respond with a sense of urgencyAbility to work well in a cross-functional, matrix management environment with a highly collaborative, team-oriented approach to problem solvingOrganized and efficient, results-oriented, and able to move forward without complete information, very comfortable working in ambiguityIdentify key change management activities and champion the change within the businesses and divisions globally.Strong executive presence and communication skills to provide thoughtful solutions to global problems and articulate status reports including challenges, define risks and mitigation approaches.RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:Influence and partner with Abbott Executive Leadership teams to align and support “Abbott One Procurement” strategic objectives.Partner and collaborate with key cross-divisional Procurement staff business initiatives to ensure successful implementation of the polymer extrusion category strategyFoster hard-working teams, “win as a team” attitude and approach, overall willingness to feedback and growth mindset across Program Teams, Procurement Employees, Functional Stakeholders and Divisions StakeholdersSelf- motivated to earn respect and clout as a strong, disciplined project manager to ensure leadership and successful business partnership.Build and maintain strong relationships across various functions, demonstrate the value-add of leveraging and build enthusiasm and support for adoption.Continually look for opportunities to drive efficiencies, cost reductions and cost avoidance as leading implementation of key initiatives within, categories, and technologies.LEADING PEOPLE:Indirectly lead and mentor divisional individuals within various functions to drive effective performance on key deliverables.Responsible for overall morale of program team (s) and prompting a cohesive positive attitude.COMPLIANCE:Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.Influence the review of policy and procedure governance and design to further reduce risk to Abbott.ACCOUNTABILITY:Provides full transparency and accurate decision making to complete strategic business critical programs and projects. Has direct influence on budgets, expenses, and major project completion.KEY ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Chief Procurement OfficerDivisional Vice President of Procurement, Operations and Supply ChainCommercial Head of DivisionsDivision Purchasing leadership                    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRINGRequiredBachelor’s Degree 7+ years of Program management in procurement, supply chain or operations experience in a multinational company with individual accountable divisionsExpert in program management tools and data analyticsExpert in PowerPoint preparation and presentation skillsProcurement Transformation Preferred10+ years of procurement operations, or supply chain experience in a multinational company with individual accountable business unitsStrong people skills                            Strong problem-solving skills  Self-Starter       Excellent executive communication skills (written and verbal)Excellent interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $118,000.00 – $236,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Job SummaryJob number: 31063868Date posted : 2023-08-04Profession: ProcurementEmployment type: Full time