Procurement & Cost Analytics Specialist

Abbott; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO

Strong retirement plan contributions

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Diversity and equal opportunity

Job summary

Abbott in Alameda, CA is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support day-to-day purchasing, cost analyses and financial reporting. The role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure sourcing objectives are met and will be based onsite Monday–Friday.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years in procurement, strong MS Excel skills, and a data-driven mindset. Base pay ranges from $81,500 to $141,300 per year with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in business, supply chain, engineering, science or finance.
• 0–2 years procurement or related experience.
• Experience with database tools, data visualization and MS Excel preferred.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight timelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review supplier quotes and create supplier comparison reports considering price, performance, and costs.
• Create Purchase Requisitions, internal approvals, and place Purchase Orders; manage PO until closure.
• Lead projects to reduce cost and improve efficiency; assist with supplier selection and ad hoc reporting.
• Coordinate with inventory/warehouse teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain relationships with user departments to improve supply chain lead times and reduce liabilities.
• Prepare detailed periodic and ad‑hoc reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork in matrixed environment

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Supply Chain/Engineering/Science/Finance

Tools

MS Excel

Database tools

Data visualization

Job description

Abbott in Alameda, CA is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support day-to-day purchasing, cost analyses and financial reporting. The role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure sourcing objectives are met and will be based onsite Monday–Friday.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years in procurement, strong MS Excel skills, and a data-driven mindset. Base pay ranges from $81,500 to $141,300 per year with competitive benefits.