Abbot is een toonaangevend multinational in het ontwikkelen van voedingsproducten, diagnostiek en medische- en farmaceutische producten.
Een onderdeel van dit Amerikaanse bedrijf is gevestigd in Zwolle. Dit onderdeel is het logistieke en financiële hart dat ervoor zorgt dat de producten over de hele wereld geleverd worden. Het bedrijf regelt en organiseert daarvoor alle details: planning, inkoop, opslag en transport, de logistieke systemen, in- en export, financiële consultancy en administratie. Abbot levert aan meer dan 130 landen waar het bedrijf vestigingen heeft of voorziet importeurs of agenten rechtstreeks van de producten.
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Global Buyer Ingredients

To provide up $100 million of production materials, through over 100 suppliers to Abbott Nutrition’s worldwide facilities. Magnitude of division purchases often places incumbent in lead negotiation position to secure contracts to meet the needs of the division and may affect other divisions of Abbott. Nature of contracts negotiated may commit resources and capital for multiple years with direct and significant impact to the profit margins of the corporation. Responsible for planning and executing purchase strategies within global commodities to secure supply of products and services that may provide a strategic advantage in future development of products by R&D.

Main responsibilities:

Raw Material Sourcing and Procurement Optimization: Locations: N.A. (6), Europe (4), Asia (2) and Third Party Manufacturers support as required. Responsible for the consistent supply of quality raw materials, on time, to support manufacturing operations with no interruption in supply. Secure consistency of contracts across the global commodities.

Supplier Management:

Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing suppliers worldwide. Facilitate supplier selection and ongoing supplier relationships with other areas of Abbott Nutrition including Engineering, Package Development, R&D, QA, Creative Services and plants. Leverage relationships to satisfy strategic procurement requirements for the corporation.

Financial:

Responsible for division purchases and commitment of funds up to approximately $100MM. Establish and submit financial plans to Category Manager for global commodities. Responsibility for delivering against financial plans, updates and LRP.

Cost Savings / Avoidance:

Responsible for the strategies and programs to minimize the cost of materials and services. Identification and initiation across the Division of cost savings projects using internal and external resources.

Leadership:

Coach and inspire global others to assure they are successful and aligned with the ANI Vision.

Job Family (Reporting) Purchasing

Division Abbott Nutrition International

Skills/Experience Requirements Skills and experience Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals is desirable. Total combined experience of 4-6 years in operations, supply chain management including, but not limited to purchasing, planning, inventory control, finance, logistics or other related fields. Must possess skills in analysis, problem-solving, planning, goal setting, motivation, human relations, leadership, diplomacy, written and oral communications.

Education Requirements: HBO or University Degree in Materials Management, Economics, Business, Finance or Technical field. Additional activity with and certification in the area of Purchasing (for example Nevi ) is highly desirable.

Significant Work Activitis & Conditions: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Percent of Travel No traveling

State/Province Netherlands Site Location Zwolle - Alog