Buyer I Jobs

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.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• 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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• 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 Irving, TX location in the Core Diagnostics Division. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers. The Buyer I is responsible for purchasing the services and supplies necessary for the organization's operations. They work independently, apply standards yet adapt precedents and may make departures from established processes to resolve problems. They will economically and efficiently purchase materials and services with the best combination of price, quality and services related to the end user's requirements.

What You’ll Work On

• Individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in the specific area. Ability to execute highly complex or specialized work. Knowledge acquired from several years of experience or specialist training in particular area.
• Enter data into databases or other computerized systems to maintain up-to-date supplier and vendor information, to track purchase and the status of orders and deliveries, and to generate purchasing reports and statistics.
• Follow-up the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery.
• Activities include sourcing, evaluating and selecting suppliers and vendors, negotiating supply contracts, and monitoring the quality and timeliness of materials and services supplied.
• Communicate status of orders with internal customers.
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of materials and goods supplied.
• Conduct research on potential suppliers and vendors, promotions, and other industry trends as a source of accurate and up-to-date information for purchasing activities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a purchasing or other Supply Chain support role.
• High School Diploma/GED
• Must have good interpersonal skills to work with suppliers and customers in a polite and tactful, yet firm manner. Must have good organizational skills, experience with computerized ERP systems, and experience with word processing and spreadsheet programs. Must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment to support internal and external customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPM designation with the NAPM (or similar), or a CPIM designation with APICS (or similar) are preferred.
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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.

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The base pay for this position is $46,700.00 – $93,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.