**MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE** + Understand the overall supply market and its key drivers. Undertake research and analysis of the externalsupply market ensuring that information is shared within DPTO to create informational advantage, help fact-based decisions and reduce supply risks. + Ensure an efficient exchange of information and a close working relationship with the Business Units across DPTO. + Provides leadership and guidance to BU Managers for developing and executing strategic China supplierprograms. + Establish and maintain an expanded network of contacts to share best practices, expertise and business insights across regions and areas. + Work collaboratively with EPD Finance and representatives of DPTO team to implement EPD DPTO strategic plan and achieve organizational goals. + Promote quality and compliance, simplification and standardization in EPD DPTO. + Supports development, implementation and measurement of contract performance of the supply base including performance metrics for total price savings, cost drivers, supplier-initiated savings, consolidation of parts and conducts industry research and market surveys in order to stay current with best strategic sourcing practices and demands. + Support the design, implementation, and optimization to ensure the successful realization of the global DPTO strategy-based processes, objectives and systems from an end-to-end perspective (source to market) + Assists in development and execution of strategic supplier base plans and reduce costs and process variations by identifying, developing and applying appropriate tools and tactics. + Identifies and assists in implementation of programs to reduce supply base and achieve cost reduction goals. + Supports analysis activities and the implementation efforts of strategic supplier sourcing for specific categories and corporate programs. + Evaluates business case and cost/benefit analyses for the senior management team to facilitate sound business decision-making. + Assists in management of supplier capabilities including but not limited to capacity planning, tooling and resource investments. + Incorporate market needs into the strategic DPTO programs. + Assist in deployment and execution of supplier base optimization initiatives within EPD and other Divisions + Lead cross-functional program teams **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES** + TheSeniorProcurementSpecialistwillidentify,research,evaluateandsuppliersthatmeettheorganisation’sstandardsofprice,quality,timing,andreliabilityofsupply. + Therolewillevaluatecomplexsalesandpromotionalcampaignstosecurereducedprices. + Assessvarietyofsupplier’sproductstoensuretheythattheycomplywithspecificationsandmeettheorganization’squalitystandards. + Requireshighdegreeofskillsandindependenceinnegotiationactivities. + Typicallyinvolvedinlargeand/ormorecomplexpurchasesandsuppliersthathavehigherimpactontheorganisation’sproducts,processesandbudget. + Maycoachandprovideinstructiontolower-levelstaff. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education** + Bachelor's degree and/or comparable educational background required. **Experience:** + 10 + years of global supply chain and procurement experience · Management experience (team and project management) preferably in the pharmaceutical industry + Contractual experience (Third Party Manufacturing, Contract Manufacturing, Procurement, Distribution). + Good understanding of International Supply Chain/Operations processes + Proficiency in English, other languages are advantageous Skills · + Able to organize colleagues and actively promote the development of a cross-functional culture of excellence and shape the future direction of the business. + Proactive internal and external stakeholder communication, coordination and collaboration. + Implement agenda under rapidly changing circumstances in complex matrix environments. + Ability to work efficiently in complex and deadline-driven operations, not losing focus on accuracy and quality. + Proven track record to set priorities and adapt them accordingly at short notice. + Effectively work on multiple, unrelated projects simultaneously. · Global vision of the interactions in a demanding environment. + Provide expert guidance to DPTO Managers and project teams and allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. + Working understanding of the supplier industries. + Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels to achieve organizational goals. · Ability to modify strategies according to market dynamics and internal requirements. + Good understanding of broader business objectives and implications of strategic planning across category areas for regional/global businesses. + Ability to judge, combined with a persuasive power. + Global and creative mind set and strategic orientation. + Self-motivated team player with a positive “can-do” attitude. Persists in the face of obstacles. + Team player - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. + Ability to adapt in a high pressured an ever-changing business environment. · Ability to constructively cope with conflicts. + Strong and proven analytical, organizational and decision-making skills. + Strategic thinking, result and cost oriented. + Proactive, open minded and independent working method. + Accuracy, reliability and conscientiousness. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com