Category Manager

Abbott•Maple Grove, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Category Manager 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 Plymouth, MN location for our Electrophysiology medical device business. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. We’re looking for a Category Manager, Electronics to lead strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships that power life‑changing medical devices. This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact role for someone who loves building strategy, influencing stakeholders across the globe, and solving complex supply challenges. What You’ll Work On In this role, you’ll shape the electronics category strategy end‑to‑end — ensuring Abbott has the right suppliers, technologies, and cost structure to support advancing healthcare worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
5–8 years of Procurement and/or deep category management experience.
Strong relationship‑building, influencing, and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and comfort with data/Excel.
Knowledge of procurement best practices and category technologies.
Effective negotiator with international experience.
Ability to travel up to 20% (including internationally).

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
Professional procurement certifications (CPSM, CPM, or similar).

Responsibilities

Drive Strategy & Innovation Identify opportunities for new business, process optimization, and major cost improvements.
Serve as the subject matter expert across electronics categories and electronic contract manufacturing.
Develop and execute global sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, service, risk mitigation, and overall competitiveness.
Lead Supplier Excellence Build a world‑class supplier base and evaluate future needs in alignment with division goals.
Track market trends, cost drivers, and technology developments — and proactively adjust strategies.
Negotiate and manage medium‑to‑high risk contracts to ensure favorable terms for Abbott.
Create long‑term, collaborative partnerships with suppliers to drive continuous improvement.
Enable Cross‑Functional Impact Partner closely with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, and corporate procurement leaders.
Lead and mentor purchasing and commodity teams on best practices, negotiation, and supplier management.
Launch cost‑reduction initiatives and risk mitigation plans that ensure stable, competitive electronics supply.
Develop cross‑functional commodity teams to align division‑wide needs and supplier capabilities.

Benefits

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.
A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
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
The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities