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 Costa Rica – Alajuela location in the Structural Heart Division. 

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of disease.

As the  Buyer III, you will responsible to ensure materials, services and supplies used in the Facility are procured at competitive pricing and that quality/quantities are appropriated. This may include obtaining price quotes, specifications and other information required for purchasing decisions. May also include supplier performance tracking and reporting. Locates, recommends of alternative supply in line with requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Prepares PO’s per requirements of MRP/requisitions and monitors delivery of product against PO’s
• Coordinates the return of damaged goods, replacement items, or credit arrangements.
• Arrange for vendor corrective action and work with SQE and supplier to improve quality.
• Plan and schedule deliveries to optimize inventories in support of production schedules, work with suppliers to maintain supplies to minimize shortages of supplies.
• Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement. This includes driving continuous improvements with the supplier base. Monitor Supplier Performance/Communicate and Take Action to Maintain High Level of Supplier Performance.

Shift: Admin

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Admin, etc
• 3 years of  experience in a Materials/Procurement environment.
• Advanced computer skills in a Windows based environment.
• Understanding of MRP, purchasing, and production principles.
• Able to identify and implement cost savings opportunities and implement plans to realize savings.
• Intermediate command of English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the medical manufacturing field desirable.
• Statistical data analysis and report writing skills is a plus.
• Basic project management skills desirable.
• Basic business planning and strategic thinking desirable.
• Knowledge of ISO, GMP, JIT, ERP, SAP and Lot control desirable.

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:

SH Structural Heart

        

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:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work in a clean room environment