JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 Coyol de Alajuela location in the Electropphysiology 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 I, you’ll have the chance to provide materials support for both production and non-production items. This may include quoting, purchasing, supplier management, and administrative support. Responsible for the procurement of materials, services, and supplies used in the manufacturing of Division products.

What You’ll Do

• Prepares and place PO’s per requirements of MRP/requisitions/STOs, and confirm the delivery date.

• Coordinates the return of damaged goods, replacement items, or credit arrangements.

• Plan and schedule deliveries to optimize inventories in support of production schedules, work with suppliers to maintain supplies to minimize shortages of supplies.

• Monitor Supplier Performance/Communicate and take action to maintain high level of supplier performance.

• Materials filing and administrative support.

• Maintain and update Supplier Data base (ASL) as required.

• Maintain inventory levels based on forecast

Shift Admin

Required Qualifications

• Advanced Student at least 80% in related business field required: Supply Chain, Finance, Business Admin, etc.

• 0-2 years of experience

• Is able to manage entire purchasing cycle from initial quoting to confirmed order receipt.

• Is able to identify cost savings opportunities and implement plans to realize savings.

• Intermediate command of English

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of MRP, purchasing, and production principles.

• Experience in the medical manufacturing field or similar rols.

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.

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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, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

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), Work in a clean room environment