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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.

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

What will this role involve:

The Contract Manufacturing Manager is the key point of contact between Abbott and the Third-Party Manufacturer (TPM). The primary focus of this role is to manage the strategic relationship with the TPM while also supporting and resolving day to day issues.

The Contract Manufacturing Manger will seek to drive continuous improvement and drive more efficient ways of conducting business, while ensuring the TPM delivers its volume commitments on time and in full.

The role will require the incumbent to have an in-depth knowledge of manufacturing and packing processes, supply chain and financial analysis along with a demonstrated ability to manage and build strategic relationships with stakeholders.

Job Responsibility

• Act as the primary liaison between the TPM and Abbott Nutrition and will be responsible for managing and developing the strategic relationship between the two parties.

• Negotiation and maintenance of contracts. Supervise the contractual agreements and monitor the achievement of contract goals and KPI's.

• Responsible for the successful resolution of all manufacturing and supply chain issues with the TPM.

• Ensure TPM establishes and maintains effective supply chain planning and financial reporting.

• Pre-empt with TPM issues that may affect product quality or product availability.

• Ensure that capacity, capabilities, and systems are in place to execute reliable and cost-effective supply of goods from TPM.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders including Quality Assurance, Engineering, R&D, Project Management Office, Procurement, Commercial, Regulatory, Legal, Production Planning, and Logistics teams.

• Monitor and track key performance metrics. Develop strategies to improve performance.

• Conduct regular Business Reviews with the TPM to review performance and improvement plans.

• Complete Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations with the TPMs for any production or supply issues and assess effectiveness of RCA’s with relevant SME’s to avoid recurrence.

• Manage all New Product Introduction activities at the TPM, including supporting R&D trials, First Lot to Stock production, and supply chain activities related to commercialization of new products

• Evaluate cost / benefit of various financial scenarios and makes recommendations to senior leadership

• Lead continuous improvement, cost, process and lead-time improvement projects.

• Identify, share, and replicate best practices across the internal and external supply chain network.

• Liaise with procurement function to understand pricing structure for key ingredients and commodities and engage with the TPM's to drive transparency in the overall pricing structure supporting pricing negotiations as required.

• Responsible for TPM P&L including standard setting, cost changes and purchase price variance

The successful candidate will have:

• Required Bachelor Degree in Science, Engineering, Finance or similar discipline.

• 3-5 years of experience in some or all or the following disciplines: manufacturing, supply chain, finance, logistics, engineering, production planning and customer service or Quality. This will ideally be coupled with nutritional, regulatory and business experience.

• Proven history of delivering results and very strong work ethic is the key success factor and expectation for this position.

• Strong team and organisational focus with the ability to work effectively under pressure and effectively prioritise work.

• Strong attention to detail, time management skills, customer service focus and ability to multi-task.

• Proven project management skills, financial accumen and highly proficient in analysing and reporting data quickly and accurately.

• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with ownership and accountability for the entire supply chain.

• Must have experience in working with multiple functional areas and possess an understanding of the various operational disciplines (Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing, Production Planning)

• Strong oral and written presentation skills along with the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience

• Must possess excellent problem solving and logical thinking skills.

Accountability/Scope

This position is accountable for the specific relationship management of Key Contract Manufacturers, supervising all production and supply chain activities including on-time delivery, and time to market for new products. This involves managing spend in excess of $15MM .

The position is also accountable to work with other members of the Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain to secure capacity to meet the AN business plan and to control year to year costs in line with other Abbott facilities. The role offers visibility to AN senior leadership and the opportunity to present to executive stakeholders.

Location: Role will be based in Sligo Ireland or Zwolle Netherland, and will initially include 20-30% travel to the TPM and to company meetings where necessary.

What are the benefits and perks of working at Abbott Donegal?

• Health Insurance for you and your family

• Pension

• Life insurance

• Short Term Disability Protection

• Long Term Disability Protection

• Flexible working

• Carers leave

• Education Assistance

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com