Purchasing Jobs in Greensboro, NC

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Altavista, Va. , is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

The Purchasing / Stockroom Supervisor leads the onsite MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) warehouse. The warehouse, or “parts room”, contains critical spare part and consumable items used in the manufacturing operation. In addition, the position leads the administration of site indirect procurement (non-raw materials).

What You’ll Work On

Manage the overall inventory process and system, including hours of operation, procedures for check-outs and returns, inventory and cycle counts, new add-to-stocks, master data (safety stocks, vendor lead time), etc…

Act as lead for Plant Purchasing (including issuance of site purchase orders in both Maximo(front for SAP) and Ariba, maintenance of price / quantity changes, and vendor maintenance).

Ensure all processes and systems comply with safety, quality, and finance procedures.

Lead and develop warehouse team members, including annual goal setting and performance reviews.

Be the site subject matter expert for the inventory software (Maximo).

Own the program for parts that get repaired and the kitting of parts used collectively in one job.

Partner with vendors on vendor management inventory.

Partner with Engineering and Maintenance teams on part obsolescence.

Manage operation with defined budget.

Achieve all applicable key metrics (stockout %, obsolescence %, blocked invoice aging, etc… ).

Assist with supplier selection.

Manage SOWs / RFI's / Ordering documents.

Manage day to day supply issues.

Communicate pertinent information to both internal customers and suppliers to keep apprised and to prevent problems.

Drive savings outcomes. Collaboration with functions.

Seek and support business relationships with diverse suppliers.

Communicate with appropriate departments to clarify request and obtain appropriate supporting documentation for the purchase using p-card.

Assure team members are trained and understand duties, responsibilities, and performance against established expectations.

Provide timely coaching, counseling and feedback.

Develop all line personnel by securing appropriate training, providing mentoring and assigning progressively challenging stretch responsibilities within the scope of the team and department accountabilities.

Execution of on time performance reviews for direct reports

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, science, food technology, engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated leadership skills

Knowledge of project planning tools and experience using them

Proven plant financial understanding

Drive Continuous Improvement within the scope of work

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working in a regulated manufacturing work environment with preference being for food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, etc.

Experience utilizing project planning and execution tools

Green Belt Certification