Senior Manager Commodity Management

Senior Manager Commodity Management Location: St Paul, MN, Structural Heart business 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. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Relevant professional certifications highly valued, such as CPCM, NCMA, CCCE, CPS, CPCCMP. 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). Benefits Career development with an international company. Health coverage under Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan. High employer contribution retirement savings plan. Tuition reimbursement and Freedom 2 Save student debt program. FreeU education benefit for bachelor’s degree. Paid time off and 401(k) retirement savings with company match. Health care and well‑being programs, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health. Stability of a company with strong financial performance and community involvement. Base pay: $129,300.00 – $258,700.00; may vary based on location. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr