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Abbott Laboratories

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics
    Engineering
  • Atlanta

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 7+ years of experience, strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a track record of results. Frequent travel and mentoring experience are essential.
  • You will manage supplier performance, enhance cost efficiency, coordinate product design changes, lead cross-functional projects, and ensure compliance while mentoring team members. Travel is required.

Requirements

  • Bachelors in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 7 years of work experience
  • Proven history of delivering results and strong work ethic.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced environment with ownership and accountability for the entire supply chain.
  • Experience in working across functional areas and possess an understanding of the various operational disciplines (i.e., Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing, Supply Chain).
  • Strong oral and written presentation skills and ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
  • Excellent problem solving and logical thinking skills. This position will frequently interact with the principal business owner or senior management staff at the supplier to discuss projects and negotiate issues and resolve problems.
  • This position requires frequent travel to suppliers and other Abbott sites, potentially on short notice as business conditions demand.
  • Passionate about their work and proven track record of delivering results.
  • Experience training and/or mentoring other engineers and other teammates in a variety of methods.
  • Strong negotiating and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Operates within the Supply Chain organizational goals and objectives, measures performance, and implements corrective actions when necessary. Provides guidance on root cause analysis.
  • Executes the organizational objectives and programs to reduce the total costs (product/component cost glide paths). Develops and implements consistent performance metrics for suppliers & value streams.
  • Responsible for initiating/facilitating/coordinating new and current product/component designs and design changes to achieve improved quality and cost. Provide the leadership of identifying and developing reliable and cost-effective manufacturing processes for all new and existing products/components manufactured by suppliers.
  • Facilitate strategic value stream improvements with cross-functional teams for supplier management and material risk mitigation. Project coordinator for assigned supplier impacted programs such as product transfers, continuous improvement initiatives, material changes, validation of new manufacturing process, etc., providing oversight and guidance to Supply Chain, Quality, and Regulatory functions to ensure uninterrupted product/component supply. Ensures approved projects are within budget.
  • Become knowledgeable of supplier business, systems and processes through collaboration with Marketing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, R&D, Purchasing, Regulatory, Legal, Supply Chain, Logistics, etc. Execute agreed strategies to address supplier performance issues.
  • Evaluation and identification of technical manufacturing capabilities of current and future suppliers. Leads activities to close gaps where applicable. Provides subject matter expertise during due diligence assessments.
  • Supports global supply chain, operations, and engineering to ensure commercial needs and requirements are met through effective and efficient supplier strategies. Leads internal project teams to successfully manage new manufacturing site start-ups or other continuous improvement objectives.
  • Accountable to establish and maintain effective cross-functional communication and working relationships between Abbott and Supplier’s Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, Regulatory, etc., functions.
  • Coordinates internal and external resources to address issues and ensure supply.
  • Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Division policies and procedures.
  • Evaluates cost / benefit of various financial scenarios and makes recommendations to management.
  • Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements linked to manufacturing.
  • Teach & mentor other Supply Chain, Ops, etc… team members in areas of expertise.
  • Travel up to 25%, including internationally.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Staff Supplier Development Engineer at Abbott?

The primary responsibility is to monitor and improve supplier, supply chain, and value stream performance, while mitigating risk associated with new and existing suppliers globally.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field, along with a minimum of 7 years of work experience.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, the role requires travel up to 25%, including internationally, based on business needs.

What type of experience is preferred for applicants?

Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience working within a medical device manufacturing company or a similarly regulated industry.

What kind of benefits does Abbott offer?

Abbott offers various benefits, including free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan, an excellent retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and education benefits, among others.

How does Abbott support career development?

Abbott provides opportunities for career development with an international company, helping employees grow the careers they dream of.

What are some key skills required for this role?

Strong oral and written communication skills, problem-solving abilities, knowledge of supply chain operations, and negotiating and influencing skills are crucial for this position.

How does this role interact with other departments?

The Staff Supplier Development Engineer collaborates with multiple departments, including Marketing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, R&D, Purchasing, Regulatory, and others to ensure effective supplier management and project execution.

What type of projects will the Engineer be involved in?

They will coordinate projects related to product transfers, continuous improvement initiatives, material changes, and validation of new manufacturing processes, among others.

Does Abbott have a commitment to diversity in the workplace?

Yes, Abbott is committed to employee diversity and has been recognized as a great place to work for diversity and inclusion.

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Abbott Laboratories

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

At Abbott, we’re dedicated to helping people live more fully, in everything we do. We’re creating the future of healthcare through life-changing technologies that make you healthier and stronger, quickly identify when you have a medical need, and treat conditions to help you get back to doing what you love. With headquarters in north suburban Chicago, Abbott serves people in more than 160 countries with leading medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products and branded generic medicines. More than 115,000 of us are helping millions of people to live better and healthier, every day around the world. Our employees do work that matters as part of a global community that supports them with career development opportunities and locally competitive benefits. Mission: We help people live better and healthier with our life-changing technologies. We're revolutionizing health with the most personal technologies, empowering people with the data and knowledge they need to help them live longer and better.