Buyer - (Procurement)

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>JOB DESCRIPTION:</b></h2><p></p><p><b>Working at Abbott</b><br />At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:</p><ul><li><p>Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.</p></li><li><p>Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.</p></li><li><p>An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.</p></li><li><p>Tuition reimbursement, the <a href="https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html" target="_blank">Freedom 2 Save</a> student debt program, and <a href="https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html" target="_blank">FreeU</a> education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.</p></li><li><p>A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.</p></li><li><p>A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>The Opportunity</b><br />This position works out of our <b>Gretna, LA, Richmond, VA, Lake Forest, IL, Abbott Park, IL </b>location in the <b>Toxicology</b>, Diagnostics Division. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people. </p><p></p><p>The <b>Buyer – (Procurement) </b>while working independently, purchases raw materials, sub-assemblies, products and services in conformance with approved purchase orders at the lowest cost consistent with considerations for quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Provides support for all basic aspects of purchasing including but not limited to vendor negotiations, vendor analysis, cost reductions, utilization of the purchasing system, expedition of orders and vendor relations</p><p></p><p><b>What You’ll Work On</b></p><ul><li><p>Negotiate long‑term supplier contracts and manage key vendor relationships to secure optimal quality, cost, and availability.</p></li><li><p>Plan and schedule material deliveries using forecasting and cross‑functional coordination to support production demands.</p></li><li><p>Review purchase requisitions, analyze quotes, and collaborate with vendors to ensure accurate pricing, availability, and delivery timelines.</p></li><li><p>Drive process improvements by partnering with functional leaders, supporting R&amp;D initiatives, and helping bring new products to market.</p></li><li><p>Monitor supplier performance, lead corrective actions with SQE, and maintain supplier databases to support continuous improvement.</p></li><li><p>Serve as a purchasing subject matter expert, providing guidance to internal teams and mentoring junior buyers.</p></li><li><p>Lead special projects, generate complex reports for proactive planning, and support compliance with QMS, EMS, FDA, and company policies.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelors degree Business, Supply Chain or related, an equivalent combination of education and work experience.</p></li><li><p>Minimum 5 years progressively responsible experience in purchasing/commodity management. Working with purchasing/commodity management software.</p></li><li><p>Experience negotiating terms purchasing agreements.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>Minimum 3 years working in a highly regulated environment preferred.  </p></li><li><p>Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.  </p></li><li><p>Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.  Strong organizational skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to travel approximately 25%.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><a href="https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en" target="_blank"><b>Apply Now</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:</b> <a href="http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx" target="_blank">https://abbottbenefits.com/</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Connect with us at <a href="https://www.abbott.com/" target="_blank">abbott.com</a>, on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/</a>, and on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers</a>.</p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p><b>The base pay for this position is </b></p>$78,000.00 – $156,000.00<p style="text-align:left"><span>In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>JOB FAMILY:</b></h2>Category Management<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>DIVISION:</b></h2>TOX ARDx Toxicology<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><h2><b>LOCATION:</b></h2>United States &gt; Gretna : 1111 Newton Street<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:</b></h2>United States &gt; Abbott Park : AP06A, United States &gt; Lake Forest : J55, United States &gt; Richmond : 9201 Arboretum Parkway<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>WORK SHIFT:</b></h2>Standard<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>TRAVEL:</b></h2>Yes, 25 % of the Time<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:</b></h2>Not Applicable<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:</b></h2>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), Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p>EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p>EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf