Inventory & Purchasing Specialist (Onsite)

Abbott; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, R

MetLife Benefits and Pet Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Purchasing Associate in St. Paul, MN to support inventory, purchasing and shipping/receiving for an R&D Product Development team working on software and computers. This 100% onsite role emphasizes timely delivery, vendor negotiations, and cost control.

You will develop Excel-based reports, coordinate with multiple departments, and ensure materials meet requirements while maintaining quality and compliance. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing and inventory management processes.
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting (PivotTables, formulas).
• Knowledge of computer hardware concepts is a plus.
• Familiar with barcode scanners and inventory software.
• Strong written and reporting abilities; organized and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform and administer purchasing activities to assure that all assigned production parts and materials are delivered within required delivery, quality, compliance and pricing perimeters.
• Conduct and document procurement activities and negotiations to support prudent buying decisions.
• Maintain ongoing interface with various departments to assure that materials purchased meet requirements at the lowest practical cost.
• Monitor open order reports.
• Take appropriate corrective action on Monthly Reporting Factors.
• Take an active leadership role on assigned projects.
• Frequently required to develop Excel spreadsheets as a visual reporting mechanism to management.

Skills

Purchasing & Inventory Management

Excel pivot tables & formulas

Computers: workstations & servers

Barcode scanners & inventory software

Writing & reporting skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Inventory management software

Barcode scanners

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Purchasing Associate in St. Paul, MN to support inventory, purchasing and shipping/receiving for an R&D Product Development team working on software and computers. This 100% onsite role emphasizes timely delivery, vendor negotiations, and cost control.

You will develop Excel-based reports, coordinate with multiple departments, and ensure materials meet requirements while maintaining quality and compliance. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills.