Buyer / Planner II

Abbott Laboratories; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Buyer/Planner II to manage day-to-day procurement and planning with growing autonomy. You will ensure material availability, optimize inventory, and collaborate across functions to align with production needs.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, supplier relationships, and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment. Abbott offers extensive health, retirement, and education benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in procurement and planning environments.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Inventory management to balance supply and demand and minimize costs.
• Place and manage purchase orders and ensure timely deliveries.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract basics.
• Analyze data and generate reports to support decisions.
• Support SAP ECC data maintenance and cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive process improvements to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Maintain procurement records and support cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Procurement skills

Attention to detail

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

SAP ECC

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 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.
• 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 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.

The Opportunity Our manufacturing facility in Scottsdale, AZ reflects the growing demand for Abbott's global Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) and Neuromodulation products. Abbott CRM is a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, focusing on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats. If you would like to make an impact, there is no better time to join than now! At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Our 114,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.

Main Purpose of the Role

A Buyer/Planner II contributes to the supply chain by managing day-to-day procurement and planning activities with growing autonomy, applying analytical thinking, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure timely material availability and operational alignment.

Main Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Monitoring and managing inventory levels of assigned components to ensure an optimal balance between supply and demand, to ensure material availability for production while minimizing excess and carrying costs. This includes setting reorder points and maintaining safety stock levels.
• Procurement: Placing and managing purchase orders with suppliers, ensuring that the materials and products needed are ordered in a timely manner and at the best possible price.
• Supplier Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with assigned suppliers. This includes resolving any issues, and ensuring supplier performance meets expectations, and communicating gaps. Negotiating basic contracts, such as CDAs and simple pricing agreements, are preferred.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze data related to inventory, and supplier performance; generate reports or recommendations for presentations to support decision-making.
• SAP Maintenance & Support: Support the expanded use of SAP ECC modules by maintaining relevant supplier data. As required, collaborate with IT (CIM), warehouse (materials), and the site planner teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements by identifying inefficiencies in sourcing and supply chain operations, implementing changes that enhance performance and reduce costs.
• Learning and Development: Actively participating in training and development opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of supply chain processes and improve skills.
• Administrative Support: Maintain accurate procurement and planning records, update relevant databases, and ensure timely data entry to support operational efficiency and cross-functional coordination.

Skills Required

• Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze data and make informed decisions based on that analysis.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Apply critical thinking and resourcefulness to resolve production disruptions, material shortages, and scheduling conflicts; ensuring continuity and alignment across the supply chain.
• Procurement Skills: Proficiency in basic level negotiating and managing supplier relationships. Basic skills with contracts are preferred.
• Attention to Detail & Organizational Skills: Applies attention to detail and strong organizational skills to maintain accurate procurement records and manage multiple priorities; supporting reliable material availability and efficient supply chain operations.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in supply chain management tools, methods & metrics, including familiarity with procurement analyses, ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP), and intermediate-level Excel/reporting tools.

Expectations

• Proactive Execution & Operational Efficiency: Identify sourcing and supplier performance improvement opportunities to support departmental goals. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet deadlines, streamline workflows, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
• Data-Driven Problem Solving and Decision Making: Analyze supply chain data to proactively identify risks, inform procurement strategies, and implement solutions that improve efficiency, reduce disruptions, and support operational goals. As needed, make recommendations to management before actions are taken.
• Attention to Detail & Process Adherence: Ensure accuracy in inventory management, order processing, and data analysis by consistently following established procedures and validating system inputs. Identify and resolve discrepancies to support smooth supply chain operations, improve data integrity, and contribute to cross-functional efficiency.
• Adaptability: Being flexible and comfortable managing change and ambiguity in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with various departments and stakeholders to achieve supply chain and site goals.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensuring that all supply chain activities comply with relevant regulations and standards.

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCP).
• Proficiency in SAP modules related to supply chain management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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 $61,300.00 – $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Category Management DIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management LOCATION: United States > Scottsdale : 8300 E. Pacesetter Way AD DITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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.

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