TPM Procurement Specialist, Medical Devices & Supply Chain
Overview
You will own strategic sourcing and procurement for Abbott Diabetes Care, a global leader in continuous glucose monitoring. You will drive supplier selection, RFQ/RFP processes, and purchase order management to accelerate product launches at manufacturing scale. You will partner with R&D, Engineering, and Supply Chain to integrate procurement early in the product lifecycle. Your work will directly enable innovation and supply continuity for life-changing diabetes technology. This onsite role in Alameda, CA offers the chance to impact a fast-growing portfolio and shape sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, and risk.
What You'll Do10
- 1Send RFQs and RFPs to suppliers and follow up to meet bid deadlines.
- 2Review supplier quotes for accuracy and create comparison reports covering price, performance, and tooling costs.
- 3Create purchase requisitions, place Purchase Orders, and manage them through closure including invoice payment.
- 4Lead procurement projects ensuring all activities are completed, including SOWs, RFIs, and ordering documents.
- 5Support sourcing activities to identify and recommend new suppliers.
- 6Lead special projects to reduce cost and increase efficiency within your scope.
- 7Negotiate contracts within authority to achieve the best total cost of ownership, including pricing, lead times, and quality.
- 8Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate procurement early in product development and accelerate commercialization.
- 9Develop and execute sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, supply continuity, and innovation.
- 10Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to capacity, geopolitical factors, and single-source dependencies.
Requirements7
- 1Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
- 22+ years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles, ideally in medical devices or regulated industries.
- 3Strong financial acumen to evaluate business cases, cost models, and supply chain tradeoffs.
- 4Excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholder management and senior leadership.
- 5Proven analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
- 6Knowledge of FDA, ISO, and quality regulatory requirements preferred.
- 7Certification in CPSM, CSCP, PMP, or equivalent preferred.
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