supplier quality engineer

Western Digital

<div>Company Description 
At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.
At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we&rsquo;ve been doing just that&mdash;our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital&reg;, WD&reg;, WD_BLACK&trade;, and SanDisk&reg; Professional brands.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world&rsquo;s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Today&rsquo;s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. 
Job Description 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Looking for qualified energetic person for opportunity within Western Digital Supplier Quality Engineering electronic component team. This job will allow the candidate to build relationships with internal and external customers, team members, design engineers, and commodity business management.<ul><li>
Develop in a technical environment addressing component manufacturing, reliability, and quality issues impacting WDC business</li><li>
Perform supplier Quality on process and products</li><li>
Provide technical assistance to other engineers and team</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
REQUIRED:<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics</li><li>
Data Analytics knowledge. Develop data pipelines, ensure data quality, and collaborate with senior engineers on technical solutions</li><li>
Willing to travel when job requires</li></ul>
PREFERRED:<ul><li>
Multiple years (3-7) of experience in electrical component company or electronics industry</li><li>
Experiences with semiconductor manufacturing, semiconductor process engineering, quality engineering, or electrical devices/ICs design engineering</li><li>
Failure analysis for electrical devices, semiconductor</li><li>
Attended classes or seminars in semiconductor physics, design, process, or test</li></ul>
SKILLS:<ul><li>
Analytical skills, problem-solving</li><li>
Experience in data analysis tools such as Power BI, Spotfire, SQL, Python, Tableau, Excel</li><li>
Fluent in communicating in English</li><li>
Collaboration with teams</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person&rsquo;s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person&rsquo;s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the &quot;Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal&rdquo; poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.
Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 2/7/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application
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Compensation &amp; Benefits Details<ul><li>
An employee&rsquo;s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.</li><li>
The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.</li><li>
If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.</li><li>
You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital&rsquo;s Short Term Incentive Plan (&ldquo;STI Plan&rdquo;) or the Sales Incentive Plan (&ldquo;SIP&rdquo;) which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital&rsquo;s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.</li><li>
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&amp;D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.</li><li>
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company&rsquo;s sole discretion, consistent with the law.</li></ul>
Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com.</div>

Supplier Quality Engineer

<div>
 Salary Range: 106,000.00-141,300.00
 
 
 
 Company Description
 
 
 
 At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.
 
 
 At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we&rsquo;ve been doing just that&mdash;our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.
 
 
 We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital&reg;, WD&reg;, WD_BLACK&trade;, and SanDisk&reg; Professional brands.
 
 
 We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world&rsquo;s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
 
 
 Today&rsquo;s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 
 
 Looking for qualified energetic person for opportunity within Western Digital Supplier Quality Engineering electronic component team. This job will allow the candidate to build relationships with internal and external customers, team members, design engineers, and commodity business management.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop in a technical environment addressing component manufacturing, reliability, and quality issues impacting WDC business
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform supplier Quality on process and products
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide technical assistance to other engineers and team
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 REQUIRED:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics
 </li>
 <li>
 Data Analytics knowledge. Develop data pipelines, ensure data quality, and collaborate with senior engineers on technical solutions
 </li>
 <li>
 Willing to travel when job requires
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Multiple years (3-7) of experience in electrical component company or electronics industry
 </li>
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 Experiences with semiconductor manufacturing, semiconductor process engineering, quality engineering, or electrical devices/ICs design engineering
 </li>
 <li>
 Failure analysis for electrical devices, semiconductor
 </li>
 <li>
 Attended classes or seminars in semiconductor physics, design, process, or test
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Skills
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Analytical skills, problem-solving
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in data analysis tools such as Power BI, Spotfire, SQL, Python, Tableau, Excel
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluent in communicating in English
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaboration with teams
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person&rsquo;s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person&rsquo;s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal&rdquo; poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.
 
 
 Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
 
 
 Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
 
 
 Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 2/7/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application
 
 
 
 Compensation &amp; Benefits Details
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 An employee&rsquo;s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
 </li>
 <li>
 If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
 </li>
 <li>
 You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital&rsquo;s Short Term Incentive Plan (&ldquo;STI Plan&rdquo;) or the Sales Incentive Plan (&ldquo;SIP&rdquo;) which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital&rsquo;s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
 </li>
 <li>
 We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&amp;D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
 </li>
 <li>
 Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company&rsquo;s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Notice To Candidates:
 
 Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com.
 
 
</div>

AbbVie

<div>Company Description 
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas &ndash; immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care &ndash; and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok. 
Job Description 
Purpose 
The External Supply Manager will build and lead a team of Supplier Leads to manage, develop, and optimize cross-site supplier relationships for AbbVie&rsquo;s global manufacturing network. This role is accountable for supplier performance, assurance of supply, capacity planning, and cross-functional supplier management to ensure quality, compliance, and strategic business objectives are achieved.
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Shape team objectives and program structure to meet intended outcomes.</li><li>
Lead cross-functional supplier engagement teams for assigned suppliers, driving supplier performance and alignment with AbbVie&rsquo;s objectives. Manage and facilitate cadenced operational reviews with suppliers across multiple sites; ensure actions and deliverables are tracked and completed. Communicate supplier highlights to appropriate leadership team and cross-functional forum.</li><li>
Measure and report supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), driving continuous improvement initiatives with partners.</li><li>
Consolidate and communicate global demand forecasts; ensure adherence to contractual obligations for assigned suppliers across categories and regions.</li><li>
Ensure robust long-term supply capacity by coordinating AoS (Assurance of Supply) activities, including business case development, toolset implementation, and investment execution.</li><li>
Manage and resolve daily supply and quality escalations in collaboration with site procurement, quality, and category managers; leverage scale across sites to optimize outcomes.</li><li>
Partner with Quality and Science &amp; Technology (S&amp;T) to drive supplier engagement in quality resolution and development of technical solutions.</li><li>
Develop and implement joint strategies with suppliers, setting performance and capacity goals and improvement plans thereof.</li><li>
Lead and support business case development for capacity expansion and investment to meet AbbVie&rsquo;s mid- and long-term needs.</li><li>
Drive supplier-led cost improvement and productivity initiatives, ensuring year-over-year benefit realization.</li><li>
Ensure both AbbVie and the supplier comply with all contractual, technical, regulatory, and quality requirements.</li><li>
Secure and allocate appropriate supplier resources to meet AbbVie&rsquo;s supply, quality, and technical requirements.</li><li>
Represent procurement as required in various AbbVie manufacturing, supply chain and various operations forum.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a technical field required; Master&rsquo;s or Doctorate preferred.</li><li>
Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including substantial individual technical contributions and project management.</li><li>
At least 8 years in supply chain, external manufacturing, procurement, or supplier management within pharmaceuticals, biotech, or other regulated industries.</li><li>
Demonstrated progression as supervisor, manager, and leader of operations teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, etc.).</li><li>
Strong business acumen and functional leadership in complex operations.</li><li>
Proven success leading cross-functional supplier or operations teams.</li><li>
Deep understanding of supply agreements, KPIs, capacity planning, and global forecasting.</li><li>
Experience managing strategic suppliers, vendor negotiations, and issue resolution.</li><li>
Familiarity with supporting quality and technical requirements in cGMP environments.</li><li>
Ability to influence suppliers and stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>
Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills.</li><li>
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to [xx]% as required.</li><li>
Preferred Qualifications:</li><li>
Experience developing and implementing supplier strategies at regional or global scale.</li><li>
Experience with new product introductions and/or technology transfers.</li><li>
Six Sigma, Lean, or project management certification.</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
<ul><li>The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
</li><li>We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
</li><li>This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
</li><li>This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs
</li></ul>Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company&rsquo;s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.<div></div>
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US &amp; Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US &amp; Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html</div>

Director, External Supply

Procurement ManagerLocation: Irvine, CA Employment Type: Full-timeAbout UsABL is a nutraceutical manufacturer specializing in dietary supplement formulation, capsule/tablet production, and OEM/ODM private label manufacturing. As we scale our U.S. operations, we are seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing strategy, supplier management, and procurement optimization for our growing supply chain.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and manage end-to-end purchasing operations (raw materials, packaging, and indirect supplies).</li><li>Develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and ensure supplier compliance with quality, cost, and delivery standards.</li><li>Build and maintain supplier relationships; evaluate and onboard new vendors.</li><li>Work closely with production, R&amp;D, and finance to ensure material availability and cost efficiency.</li><li>Analyze market trends, material costs, and risks to support business planning.</li><li>Establish and maintain purchasing policies, SOPs, and performance metrics.</li><li>Supervise and mentor junior procurement team members.</li><li>Optimize ERP system workflows and drive procurement process improvements.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related discipline.</li><li>3&ndash;5+ years of procurement or supply chain management experience (nutraceutical, food, or manufacturing preferred).</li><li>Proven negotiation and vendor management skills.</li><li>Strong understanding of purchasing contracts, cost control, and logistics coordination.</li><li>ERP system experience (Odoo preferred).</li><li>Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.</li><li>Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a plus.</li></ul>Compensation &amp; Benefits<ul><li>Annual salary: $70,000&ndash;$90,000 + Bonus, depending on experience.</li><li>Paid sick leave and other statutory benefits.</li><li>Opportunity to play a key role in building ABL&rsquo;s U.S. supply chain foundation.</li><li>High-growth environment with direct exposure to cross-border operations and leadership.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeBase Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Referral program</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92618

Procurement Manager

Aivirtrix

Manager &ndash; Domestic Inland ProcurementCompany: Aivirtrix Location: Irvine, CA Employment Type: Full-Time, On-SiteNote: We are specifically looking for candidates for Manager and Supervisor (Domestic Inland Procurement) roles. Candidates with general procurement or product buying experience are not suitable for this position. We need individuals with a strong logistics and transportation background.Job SummaryAivirtrix is seeking an experienced Manager &ndash; Domestic Inland Procurement to lead the company&rsquo;s procurement practices for domestic logistics services. This role is responsible for supplier management, cost-saving initiatives, RFx management, contract negotiations, and implementing process improvements to enhance supplier performance and logistics efficiency.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead RFx process management: develop and manage RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes for sourcing domestic logistics services.</li><li>Define scope, requirements, and timelines for RFx processes in alignment with business and logistics objectives.</li><li>Identify, evaluate, and select potential domestic logistics vendors (transportation, warehousing, distribution).</li><li>Negotiate pricing and service agreements with vendors ensuring competitive terms.</li><li>Manage contracts including drafting, compliance, and renewal tracking.</li><li>Monitor vendor performance using KPIs, implement corrective actions, and conduct quarterly business reviews.</li><li>Conduct market research on logistics trends, regulatory changes, and cost optimization opportunities.</li><li>Prepare regular reports on logistics performance, vendor status, and cost analysis.</li><li>Ensure vendor compliance with laws, safety regulations, and company policies.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales and operations.</li><li>Provide training and mentorship to procurement staff.</li></ul>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Strong logistics and transportation experience (required)</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills (required)</li><li>Proven supplier management and negotiation skills (required)</li><li>Working knowledge of contract management practices (required)</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently (required)</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (required)</li><li>Cross-functional coordination and project management experience (required)</li></ul>Preferred Skills &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Experience in cost-saving initiatives and RFx management (preferred)</li><li>Knowledge of logistics technology platforms and industry trends (preferred)</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams (preferred)</li></ul>Education &amp; Experience<ul><li>Associate&rsquo;s Degree required; Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree preferred</li><li>6&ndash;8 years of direct experience in supplier management, logistics, and project management</li></ul>Physical Requirements<ul><li>Ability to sit at a desk or computer for extended periods</li><li>Lift/carry up to 20 lbs</li><li>Stand/walk periodically</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per yearApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have direct experience managing domestic logistics procurement for transportation or warehousing services?</li><li>Have you led RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) in a logistics environment?</li><li>Describe your experience negotiating contracts with logistics vendors.</li><li>Can you provide examples of cost-saving initiatives in domestic logistics procurement?</li><li>Are you comfortable managing vendor performance using KPIs and conducting quarterly business reviews?</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Irvine, CA 92612 (Preferred)</li></ul>Ability to Relocate:<ul><li>Irvine, CA 92612: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Manager – Domestic Inland Procurement

Procurement SpecialistLocation: Irvine, CA Company: American Best Life Inc. (ABL) Employment Type: Full-timeAbout UsABL is a fast-growing nutraceutical manufacturing company based in Irvine, California. We specialize in supplement formulation, tablet and capsule production, and private-label OEM/ODM services. We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support our purchasing operations and help streamline supplier management, cost control, and material sourcing processes.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Handle daily purchasing operations for raw materials, packaging, and equipment.</li><li>Prepare and issue purchase orders (POs), track delivery timelines, and coordinate with warehouse and production teams.</li><li>Source and evaluate new suppliers; collect quotations and perform price comparisons.</li><li>Maintain accurate procurement records and assist with supplier evaluations.</li><li>Support cost analysis, inventory management, and purchasing reports.</li><li>Communicate with finance for invoice verification and payment tracking.</li><li>Help implement and improve procurement SOPs and ERP system workflows.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Chemistry, or related field.</li><li>1&ndash;3 years of purchasing or supply chain experience (manufacturing or supplement industry preferred).</li><li>Strong communication and negotiation skills.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets; ERP system experience (Odoo preferred).</li><li>Detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Mandarin language ability is a plus.</li></ul>Compensation &amp; Benefits<ul><li>Hourly pay: $25&ndash;$32/hr, depending on experience.</li><li>Paid sick leave and standard benefits as required by law.</li><li>Opportunity for promotion to Senior Specialist or Purchasing Manager.</li><li>Join a dynamic, cross-functional team shaping the next stage of ABL&rsquo;s growth.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeBase Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Referral program</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92618

Procurement Specialist

<div>Company Description 
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas &ndash; immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care &ndash; and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok. 
Job Description 
Purpose 
The Category Manager - Drug Delivery Device leads implementation of category procurement strategy, developed in partnership with Category Directors and VP-level business stakeholders. This role oversees the execution of the end-to-end procurement process, managing a team of Specialists to ensure excellence in all activities and compliance to policy. The Category Manager is responsible for developing team capabilities and assisting leadership in identifying workforce planning needs. 
 
NOTE: This is a hybrid role in our Irvine, California site (3 days onsite/2 days remote)
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Partner with Director/VP-level business or functional stakeholders to develop category-specific procurement strategies.</li><li>
Contribute to the development of a comprehensive annual strategic plan for the relevant category, incorporating category strategies that align with overall business goals.</li><li>
Relay insights and market intelligence from team analysis to Directors and Associate Directors to inform strategic decision-making, staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics.</li><li>
Manage strategic value drivers with key category suppliers to secure collaborative partnerships that challenge the status quo to achieve cost savings, optimize processes, and enhance overall procurement value.</li><li>
Manage and monitor supplier performance on sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) measures, working alongside suppliers to enhance sustainable and responsible sourcing practices.</li><li>
Enable Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategies, driving innovation with key category suppliers and collaborating to enact creative and cutting-edge solutions to deliver on long-term business needs.</li><li>
Implement mitigation strategies to proactively manage procurement risk across the relevant category, overseeing process and policy compliance.</li><li>
Ensure effective project management from initiation to completion, managing and driving cross-functional teams to deliver strategic category-related projects.</li><li>
Implement opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains, leveraging data analytics to develop long-term continuous improvement programs that achieve strategic objectives.</li><li>
Assist with the end-to-end procurement process from sourcing strategy to contract negotiation and execution, enabling negotiations with category suppliers and facilitating decisions by conducting required analysis and preparation.</li><li>
Manage a team of Specialists, monitoring and reporting progress toward performance targets.</li><li>
Identify capability gaps and assist in developing focused action plans to address workforce requirements and team needs.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Mgmt or related field. Master&rsquo;s degree is preferred.</li><li>
Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related business or operations function.</li><li>
Previous experience managing teams in a procurement function and leading supplier relationships.</li><li>
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Power Platform).</li><li>
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.</li><li>
Specific and tactical expertise in category management, including market analysis, cost and financial assessment, ensuring strategic and informed procurement decisions.</li><li>
Ability to assist in negotiation and bidding, adept in implementing complex projects with a focus on effective change management.</li><li>
Strong capacity and experience building and managing collaborative supplier relationships, aligning procurement activities with business needs.</li><li>
Innovative problem-solving skills combined with a solution-oriented mindset, enabling creative approaches and influential communication at all organizational levels.</li><li>
High cross-functional collaboration abilities and teamwork skills, effectively navigating and coordinating diverse team dynamics.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, facilitating empathetic interactions, effective communication, and robust relationship-building across a matrixed organization.</li><li>
Impactful executive functioning abilities and autonomous work ethic, maintaining efficient performance in challenging situations and building consensus in decision-making.</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
<ul><li>The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
</li><li>We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
</li><li>This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
</li><li>This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs
</li></ul>Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company&rsquo;s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.<div></div>
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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