Senior Medical Device Buyer - On-Site (5-Month)

Abbott; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage sourcing of direct materials, negotiate supplier contracts, and drive cost reductions in a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will partner with Engineering and Operations on NPI and product changes, oversee ERP/MRP PO creation, monitor supplier performance, and ensure quality compliance while maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5+ years procurement in regulated manufacturing.
• Experience with direct materials & contract manufacturers.
• FDA-regulated manufacturing & supplier quality knowledge.
• ERP/MRP experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong negotiation & supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing of direct materials, components, and services.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, supplier agreements.
• Create and manage POs through ERP/MRP systems.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery, and supply risks.
• Support supplier qualification, audits, and quality compliance.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations on NPI and product changes.
• Manage inventory planning, forecasting, and material availability.
• Drive cost reduction, sourcing strategies, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Advanced Excel

ERP/MRP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

JD Edwards

Job description

Abbott in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage sourcing of direct materials, negotiate supplier contracts, and drive cost reductions in a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will partner with Engineering and Operations on NPI and product changes, oversee ERP/MRP PO creation, monitor supplier performance, and ensure quality compliance while maintaining optimal inventory levels.