Buyer I

**About Abbott**

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

**Working at Abbott**

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

**The Opportunity**

This position works out of our Alajuela, location in the Electrophysiology division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

As the Buyer I, you’ll have the responsibility to provide materials support non-production items (Indirect materials). This may include quoting, purchasing, supplier management, and administrative support. Responsible for the procurement of materials, services, and supplies used in the manufacturing of division products.

**What You’ll Do**
- Sourcing/quoting requirements for goods and services required to support the division objectives.
- Prepares PO’s per purchase requisitions requirements and monitors delivery of products/ services against PO’s
- Coordinates the return of damaged goods, replacement items, or credit arrangements.
- Arrange for vendor corrective action and work with SQE and supplier to improve quality.
- Maintain and update Supplier Data base (ASL) as required.

**Shift**:Admin

**Required Qualifications**
- Advanced Student at least 80% in related business field required (Supply Chain, Finance, Business Admin, etc.)
- 0-2 year’s experience in a Materials/Procurement environment.
- Advanced computer skills in a Windows based environment.
- Understanding of MRP, purchasing, and production principles.
- Able to identify and implement cost savings opportunities and implement plans to realize savings.
- Language Proficiency :Intermediate English command is required.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience in the medical manufacturing field desirable.
- Statistical data analysis and report writing skills is a plus.
- Basic project management skills desirable.
- Basic business planning and strategic thinking desirable.
- Knowledge of ISO, GMP, JIT, ERP, SAP and Lot control desirable.

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.