Sr Buyer at Abbott Pediatrics

Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Negotiation, Contract Management, Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Supplier Performance Tracking, Purchasing Software, Problem Solving, Communication, Organizational Skills, Team Collaboration, Project Management, Vendor Management, Quality Improvement, Coaching, Mentoring, Multitasking

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Sr Buyer 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 Sr Buyer, 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 Negotiates 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 Implements process and procedure best practices by partnering with other functional leadership with the related product lines. Facilitates vendor corrective action and partners with SQE and suppliers to improve quality. Participates in Research and Development meetings, developing and implementing 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, usually being the single source of contact for the vendor. Investigates and recommends new vendors. Performs as purchasing subject matter expert for internal and external customers due to extensive knowledge of purchasing and product line operations. Provides coaching and mentoring to junior members of the purchasing team. Monitors supplier performance, communicates and takes action to maintain high levels of supplier performance. Maintains and updates supplier databases as required. Generates highly complex reports and 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. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or equivalent experience (required). 5 years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing/commodity management. 3 years working with purchasing/commodity mgt. software Experience leading validation plans for medical industry products and processes and leading root cause problem solving methodologies. 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. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail. Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally Language Proficiency Advance Commands of English / Required Basis Portuguese level / Preferred knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point). Preferred Qualifications 3 year working in a highly regulated environment preferred Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred. Apply Now 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 N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Category Management DIVISION: EP Electrophysiology LOCATION: Costa Rica > Alajuela : Parque Industrial, Zona Franca Coyol S.A Edificio #44B, Call0, Avendia 2 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter

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Responsibilities

As the Sr Buyer, you will ensure materials, services, and supplies are procured at competitive pricing while maintaining quality and appropriate quantities. You will negotiate contracts, plan deliveries, and monitor supplier performance to support production schedules.