Manager, Supply Chain Sustainability - Due Diligence Program

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position will be located in Abbott Park, IL or Chicago, IL.

Abbott's Global Procurement Services (GPS) is a corporate division supporting procurement and supply chain activities across all Abbott businesses. The Supply Chain Sustainability (SCS) team partners across Abbott businesses and functions (such as Operations, Supply Chain, EHS, Legal, External Affairs, etc.), as well as strategic external partners, to drive the strategic direction and management of supply chain sustainability, governance, and programming to all levels of the organization. The Manager of Supply Chain Sustainability Due Diligence Program reports to the corporation's Senior Manager of Supply Chain Sustainability within GPS:SCS team.

The Manager of Supply Chain Sustainability Due Diligence Program is responsible for the governance, implementation and management of Abbott's global supply chain sustainability due diligence program to all levels of the organization. Key responsibilities include (1) driving Abbott's supplier sustainability due diligence process (including sustainability risk screening, assessment, audit and remediation) in collaboration with Division Sustainability leaders and Supply Chain teams, (2) evaluating process outcomes and remediating identified risks in collaboration with SMEs, business stakeholders and suppliers, and (3) managing program metrics, tracking and reporting. The Manager will also serve as a subject matter expert, helping to identify and facilitate improving the sustainability of Abbott's supply chain in partnership with various Abbott functions, suppliers and other external partners,

What You'll Work On

• Elevate Abbott's profile as a global sustainability leader and contributing to the operationalization of the company's 2030 Sustainability Plan and strategy across the organization.
• Responsible for managing global, enterprise-level, supply chain sustainability due diligence program to meet external expectations, as well as facilitating integration of the program into day-to-day strategy and decisions at the category management level.
• Develop and drive supply chain sustainability due diligence program strategy, including short- and long-term sustainability vision, goals, targets and metrics.
• Serve as subject matter expert, helping to identify and facilitate improving the sustainability of Abbott's supply chain through training and facilitating deep dive engagements with suppliers and other external partners.

• Support Supply Chain leadership to understand emerging supply chain sustainability expectations, risks and opportunities and trends to inform operations strategy.
• Partner with Abbott and supplier stakeholders to identify, build and implement strategies, programs and initiatives that will address Abbott-supplier shared sustainability impacts across Abbott's value chain (i.e., CO2 emissions, water risk, and inbound materials that become Abbott waste).
• Manage performance metrics, tracking and reporting for assigned programs and activities.
• Develop and provide supply chain sustainability due diligence reporting for internal and external Abbott stakeholders.
• Advance Abbott's management of suppliers through implementing best practices, processes and techniques including supplier selection, contracting, oversight, risk mitigation, relationship management, etc.

• Represent Abbott's expectations, values and priorities to internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, industry organizations, NGOs, etc.
• Network and bring best-in-class practices and innovation to facilitate Abbott's continuous improvement in sustainability issue management across Abbott's value chain.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ years of experience implementing sustainability and ESG into supply chain and manufacturing operations, supply chain or procurement strategy development, audit and due diligence program management, or equivalent.

• Bachelor's Degree required; Advance degree preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, program management and strategic planning skills.
• Strong communications skills and experience working collaboratively and building strong partnerships across teams.
• Flexible to work within a matrix organization; at ease within a fast paced, demanding, goal driven environment.
• Interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences, while optimizing overall organizational goals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience implementing sustainability programs into global organizations preferred.
• Sustainability experience in the following areas is preferred: Supply Chain Sustainability Due Diligence, Sustainability, Environmental Management, EHS Auditing
• Advanced degree preferred.

Note: This job description is not to be considered an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties for this role.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• 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

*Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$90,700.00 - $181,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Category Management

DIVISION:

GPS Global Purchasing Services

LOCATION:

United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

United States > Abbott Park : AP52

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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