Buyer I

Abbott; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement plan with high-em

Tuition reimbursement and FreeU

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Westfield, IN is seeking a Buyer I to ensure continuity of supply for production and new product development. You will manage purchase orders, liaise with suppliers, and work with Global Planning, Operations, and Finance.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Associate in a related field, 1+ year procurement experience, and SAP/ERP familiarity. Abbott offers strong benefits, tuition assistance, and a rewarding career in a global medical device leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related business field or an Associate degree with equivalent experience.
• 1+ years’ procurement experience.
• Knowledge of ISO, FDA QSR, and cGMP; strong lot control/traceability.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle ERP/MRP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Understanding of MRP/ERP, purchasing, planning, inventory management and production principles.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational/communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders for components and services, including orders, on-time receiving, and G/IR reconciliation.
• Communicate PO requirements to suppliers and monitor schedule adherence.
• Collaborate with Global Planning, Operations, Engineering, Finance to optimize inventory and minimize shortages.
• Participate in supply chain initiatives and project teams.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Coordinate the return of materials to suppliers.
• Set and maintain ERP parameters (safety stock, lead time).
• Support QMS/EMS regulatory requirements.
• Maintain positive communication with all stakeholders.
• Generate work orders and manage day-to-day build schedule.
• Manage production orders for shortages or inventory changes.
• Manage production orders in SAP (engineering order setup, old order cleanup).

Skills

Procurement

Excel

MS Word

Outlook

MRP/ERP

Vendor relations

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business

Associates degree + experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Buyer I

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
  • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• 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 recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Westfield, IN location for our Structural Heart business. Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist - Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.

We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Planner/Buyer to ensure continuity of supply of materials needed for production and new product development teams. Activities include obtaining quotations, generating purchase orders, scheduling deliveries, communicating schedule impacts, and generating work orders.

What You'll Work On

• Manages purchase orders for both components and services needed to support production and project requirements, including generating orders, ensuring on-time receiving and G/IR reconciliation.
• Communicates purchase order requirements to suppliers and take appropriate action for schedule adherence and continuity of supply.
• Works closely with Global Planning, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and other functional areas to optimize inventory and minimize material shortages and disruption to Operations and/or development schedules.
• Participates in supply chain initiatives and project teams.
• Develops and maintains strong supplier relationships.
• Coordinates the return of materials to suppliers.
• Sets and maintains ERP system parameters (i.e., safety stock, lead time, etc.).
• Files documents and/or records.
• Supports company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Generates work orders and takes appropriate actions to manage the day-to-day build schedule.
• Manages production orders to identify possible part shortages or significant changes in inventory.
• Manages production orders in SAP, including engineering order set up and old order clean-up.

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in related business field (Supply Chain, Finance, Business Admin, etc.) OR Associates degree and equivalent experience.
• 1+ years’ experience in Procurement.
• Knowledge of ISO, FDA QSR, and cGMP. Strong understanding of lot control / traceability required.
• Recent experience with large-scale MRP/ERP system, such as SAP or Oracle.
• Strong proficiency with computer software, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of current MRP/ERP, purchasing, planning, inventory management, and production principles.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to represent Company with outside suppliers in a professional manner.
• Able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple projects/priorities.

Preferred

• Medical device manufacturing industry experience.
• Professional certification in purchasing or materials management.
• Strong understanding of lot control/traceability experience.
• Proficiency with SAP.
• Project management experience

What We Offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on X @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.