JOB DESCRIPTION:
Buyer III
Shift Admin (Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
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 Costa Rica – Alajuela location in the EP 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 III, you will be responsible to ensure materials, services, and supplies used in the Facility are procured at competitive pricing and that quality/quantities are appropriate. This may include obtaining price quotes, specifications and other information required for purchasing decisions. May also include supplier performance tracking and reporting. Locates, recommends and supports implementation of alternative supply in line with requirements.
What You’ll Do
Supplier Management & Performance Improvement
- Develop and maintain strong, long-term supplier partnerships
- Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions as needed
- Lead supplier evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with SQE and vendors to resolve quality issues
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Manage sourcing and quoting activities for goods and services
- Support division objectives through cost-effective procurement strategies
- Lead special projects to reduce costs and improve efficiency
Inventory Planning & Materials Management
- Plan and schedule deliveries to align with production needs
- Maintain optimal inventory levels based on forecasts
- Partner with inventory control to resolve discrepancies and shortages
Operational Support & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Support materials needs for new product development (R&D projects)
- Coordinate returns, replacements, and credit arrangements for nonconforming goods
- Communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers
Data Management & Administrative Support
- Maintain and update supplier databases (e.g., ASL)
- Provide materials-related administrative support and documentation
- Ensure accurate recordkeeping and data integrity
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, Industrial Engineering or equivalent (required).
- 3+ years of experience in a materials / procurement environment.
- Experience in the medical manufacturing field desirable.
- 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.
- Advance Commands of English / 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
Shift Admin
Works hybrid
Apply Now
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.
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The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Category Management
DIVISION:
EP Electrophysiology
LOCATION:
Costa Rica > Alajuela : Parque Industrial, Zona Franca Coyol S.A Edificio #44B, Call0, Avendia 2
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Yes
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
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)
