Associate Specialist Procurement

Job Opportunity At Abbott

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

The Opportunity

This role is responsible for sourcing and managing suppliers to ensure the organization receives high-quality materials at competitive prices and on time. You will play a key role in evaluating supplier performance, negotiating terms, and coordinating purchasing activities to meet current and future business needs.

What You'll Work On

• Identify, research, and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, timing, and reliability.
• Recognize and leverage sales, promotional campaigns, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Assess supplier products for compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Analyze and evaluate bids, tenders, proposals, and quotations.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery conditions to secure favorable terms.
• Commit to purchases within established authority limits in the organizations best interest.
• Interpret inventory requests, production schedules, and purchase requisitions to align purchasing with demand.
• Monitor quality and timeliness of delivered goods and materials.
• Follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Communicate order status and updates to internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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The base pay for this position is $50,000.00 $100,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.