Senior Manager Commodity Management
About The Position
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. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our St Paul, MN location for our Structural Heart business. Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease. As a Senior Manager Commodity Management, you’ll provide vision, leadership, and direction to a high-performing global organization—driving strategic sourcing, supplier excellence, and end-to-end supply chain innovation. This is a highly visible leadership role where your expertise will directly influence business growth, operational excellence, and customer value. What You’ll Work On In this role, you’ll lead a team of Buyers and Commodity Managers responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and supporting new product development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in materials management, sourcing, or purchasing
- 7+ years of leadership experience managing teams of buyers and commodity managers
- Strong experience in highly regulated environments (medical device or similar preferred)
- Expertise with MRP, DRP, ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred), forecasting, and inventory management
- Proven success in contract negotiation, supplier management, and global sourcing strategies
- Experience in matrixed, multi-site, global organizations
- Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team-building skills
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance risk and opportunity
- Strong communicator who can influence across all levels of the organization
- Highly collaborative, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain concepts
- Continuous improvement mindset (Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred)
- Ability to travel 10–25% (including internationally)
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
- Relevant professional certifications highly valued, such as: CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager) NCMA (National Contract Management Association certification) CCCE (Certified Cost Consultant/Cost Engineer) CPS (Certified Professional in Supply Management) CPCCMP (Certified Professional in Contract & Commercial Management Practices)
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentorship, and strong communication
- Define and implement commodity management strategies aligned with business growth and profitability goals
- Partner with Program Management and Engineering teams to build effective supply chains for new product launches
- Negotiate and manage complex, high-value development and supply contracts
- Drive cost optimization, risk reduction, and quality improvements across the supply base
- Leverage systems like SAP and advanced analytics tools to enable data-driven decision making
- Design and optimize processes that reduce operational costs, inventory carrying costs, and obsolescence
- Lead global sourcing and supplier strategies across the full product lifecycle
- Support M&A activities by assessing supply chain risks and integration strategies
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment across manufacturing, planning, and distribution networks
- Lead key initiatives such as VMI, Kanban, supplier portals, and global supply chain transformation projects
- Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, corporate policies, and quality standards
Benefits
- Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
- Excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Freedom 2 Save student debt program
- FreeU education benefit
- Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
- Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
