Parts Buyer II - Low-Volume Vendor Management

Abbott; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

MetLife Legal

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott in St. Paul, MN, is seeking a Buyer II for a 12-month, 100% onsite assignment. You will manage procurement from multiple suppliers, plan deliveries to support production, and lead meetings with vendors to expedite or push out orders.

The role requires a BS degree and 2–5 years of supply chain experience, with strong SAP and Excel skills. Familiarity with PCBA vendors is a plus, with close collaboration to resolve shortages and ensure timely invoicing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Experience with PCBA vendors is a plus and knowledge of SAP/Excel required.
• Understand standard supply chain concepts and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials from multiple vendors.
• Plan and schedule deliveries to optimize inventory for production.
• Facilitate meetings with vendors on open orders and expediting.
• Report shortages weekly/monthly and impact on build plan.
• Resolve shortages with vendors and assist tier I to tier II.
• Resolve invoice issues with vendors and internal AP.
• Coordinate withReceiving for issue resolution and returns.

Skills

Vendor management

Inventory planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Abbott in St. Paul, MN, is seeking a Buyer II for a 12-month, 100% onsite assignment. You will manage procurement from multiple suppliers, plan deliveries to support production, and lead meetings with vendors to expedite or push out orders.

The role requires a BS degree and 2–5 years of supply chain experience, with strong SAP and Excel skills. Familiarity with PCBA vendors is a plus, with close collaboration to resolve shortages and ensure timely invoicing.