Abbott
Healthcare
BuyerIV
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Buyer IV at Abbott. Skills: Procurement, Cost savings, Supplier management. Prepare POs per requirements. Monitor delivery against POs”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
Continuous sitting, Keyboard use
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience, 4+ years procurement experience, Advanced statistical data analysis skill, Advanced report writing skill, Understanding of MRP principles, Understanding of purchasing principles, Understanding of production principles, Identify cost savings opportunities, Implement cost savings plans, Multitask and prioritize, Meet deadlines, Advanced English command
Nice to Have
Experience in medical manufacturing, ERP experience, Basic project management skills, APICS certification, Planning certification, Procurement certification, Basic Portuguese level
What You'll Do.
Prepare POs per requirements
Monitor delivery against POs
Arrange vendor corrective action
Work with SQE to improve quality
Plan and schedule deliveries
Identify and approve suppliers
Establish purchasing protocol
Establish purchasing procedures
Ensure purchases meet specifications
Ensure purchases are cost competitive
Establish supplier audit procedures
Track supplier performance
Manage purchasing record keeping
Verify invoices against POs
Manage return of damaged goods
Manage replacement items
Manage credit arrangements
Source requirements for goods
Source requirements for services
Provide administrative support
Maintain supplier database
Update supplier database
Recommend pricing strategies
Support new R&D projects
Maintain inventory levels
Resolve inventory issues
Resolve warehouse issues
Establish new material design specifications
Select appropriate suppliers
Lead special projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with SQE; Work with QA department; Work with inventory management; Work with warehouse management; Work with Engineering department
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **Buyer IV** **Shift Admin (Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)** **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 will have access to: * Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. * 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 out of our Costa Rica – Alajuela location in the EP Division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. As the **Buyer IV** , you will be responsible to insure materials, services, and supplies used in the Facility are procured at competitive pricing and that quality/quantities are appropriate. This may include obtaining price quotes, specifications and other information required for purchasing decisions. May also include supplier performance tracking and reporting. Locates, recommends and supports implementation of alternative supply in line with requirements. **What You’ll Do** * Prepares PO’s per requirements of MRP/requisitions, STO’s and monitors delivery of product against PO’s and STO’s. Negotiate ETAs as needed. * Arrange for vendor corrective action and work with SQE and supplier to improve quality. * Plan and schedule deliveries to optimize inventori
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