Buyer II

Abbott Laboratories • Plymouth, MN

455d • $57,300 - $114,700

About The Position

The Buyer II position at Abbott is a critical role within the Electrophysiology Medical Devices team, focusing on procurement support for new product introduction (NPI) projects. This position involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, all while adhering to Abbott's procurement policies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Business, Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing/commodity management.
• Experience negotiating terms and purchasing agreements.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years working in a highly regulated environment preferred.
• At least 3 years working with purchasing/commodity management software.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders, both direct and indirect, in accordance with documented procurement processes.
• Plan and schedule deliveries to optimize inventories in support of project demands by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Process purchase requisitions and confer with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Facilitate vendor corrective action by partnering with the program SQE for quality improvement.
• Support and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers.
• Manage orders and RMAs through completion and execute invoice resolution through order closure.
• Maintain material master data in SAP ERP system.
• Lead special projects as requested.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and education benefits through programs like Freedom 2 Save and FreeU.
• Career development opportunities within an international company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees