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.

　　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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 works in the Abbott Heart Failure, Acelis Connected Health business. Our Heart Failure solutions are helping address some of the World’s greatest healthcare challenges.

　　As an associate buyer, you’ll have the chance to provide support for purchasing, planning, and buying activities. Including but not limited to vendor management, price, utilization of the purchasing system, expedition of orders, vendor relations. Activities include obtaining quotations, generating purchase orders, scheduling deliveries, and other procurement/planning activities.

　　Principal Responsibilities

　　The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

　　Accountability:

　　Works in conjunction with management to negotiate and manage long term contracts which are not managed by the commodity management teams, within established limitations and scope of authority to obtain the most favorable business partnerships, including but not limited to quality, availability and cost.

　　Plans and schedules deliveries to optimize inventories in support of production schedules/business demands by working with forecasting data/teams, planning teams, commodity teams and shipping/receiving teams.

　　Reviews purchase requisitions and confers with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability and delivery schedule, reviewing quotes for accuracy and competitive strategies.

　　Executes process and procedure best practices by partnering with other functional leadership with the related product lines. Work in conjunction with management to ensure customer satisfaction.

　　Facilitates vendor corrective action and partners with SQE and suppliers to improve quality.

　　Participates in Research and Development projects, assisting in development and implementation of action plans to support requirements bringing new products expeditiously to market.

　　Recommends pricing strategies to achieve department operating goals.

　　Creates and maintains mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement, occasionally being the primary source of contact for the vendor.

　　Investigates and recommends new vendors.

　　Monitors supplier performance, communicates with leadership and takes action to maintain high levels of supplier performance as required.

　　Maintains and updates supplier databases as required.

　　Performs data analysis to proactively plan or resolve issues.

　　Works with inventory management/warehouse management to resolve issues.

　　Lead special projects as requested to reduce cost, increase efficiency, etc.

　　May process some or all of the following: rejected components/corrective action, returns, debit memos, etc.

　　Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.

　　Maintains positive, cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

　　Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

　　Required Qualifications

　　Minimum 2 yr experience in progressively responsible experience in purchasing/supplier management.

　　Understanding of purchasing, planning, inventory management, and production principles.

　　Proficient in MS office applications. such as, Excel and Word

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　College degree in business or related field

　　Experience in negotiating purchasing agreement terms.

　　Experience working within a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model.

　　APICS and/or other Purchasing certifications (CPM)

　　Competencies

　　Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

　　Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in fast paced, changing environment.

　　Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels across the organization.

　　Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a timely manner.

　　Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Must be able to work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time

　　No lifting over 10 pounds required without assistance

　　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 health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

　　Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

　　Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

　　The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

　　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 [email protected]