Procurement Specialist
hace 3 días
About Abbott Laboratories
">Abbott Laboratories is a leading global healthcare company that focuses on improving people's lives through innovative medical science. We're always pushing the boundaries of what's possible, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
">Career Opportunities at Abbott Laboratories
">We offer a wide range of career opportunities for talented individuals who want to grow and learn with an international company. Our employees have access to:
">Competitive salaries, including a base salary of approximately $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience
- Private medical insurance, cafeteria subsidy, stock program, and employee association, among others
- 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 diverse, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Role: Procurement Specialist
">This position is located in our Alajuela, Coyol location in the Vascular division and provides innovative, mínimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.
">Responsibilities include obtaining materials, components, and equipment; gathering quotations, examining bids, and making awards; determining material requirements from engineering and production schedules, and maintaining inventory at planned levels; planning, scheduling, and monitoring the movement of materials through the production cycle; and monitoring cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to ensure the best quality at best value.
">Key Responsibilities
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- Evaluate and select suppliers based upon assessment of their quality system and capabilities.">
- Manage component supply and inventory levels for product line(s), planning and purchasing for material requirements and ensuring flow of materials to the production floor.">
- Understand and communicate component specifications to suppliers, including the ability to read drawings to determine dimensions, tolerances, and Incoming Quality Control (IQC) points.">
- Develop and enhance relationships with strategic suppliers/partners. Serve as primary contact and foster positive and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.">
- Ensure that Confidentiality Agreements and necessary contracts are established with suppliers.">
- Manage the implementation of suppliers (including ensuring the completion of appropriate first articles and validations).">
- Drive cost savings and quality improvement projects.">
- Act as a spokesperson to external suppliers.">
- Cultivate a wide range of internal networks and begin to develop an external network of resources to facilitate the completion of tasks.">
- Plan, organize, and prioritize own daily work routine to meet established schedule.">
- Exercise authority and judgment within defined limits to determine appropriate action.">
Requirements
">To be considered for this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree or advanced degree from a university program in a STEM field, 0-2 years of related work experience, Fully Bilingual (English and Spanish), and a good understanding of specified functional area. You will also need to perform this job in a quality system environment.
">Why Join Us?
">Follow your career aspirations to Abbott Laboratories for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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