Sr. Buyer

Role: Sr. Buyer

Location: Pleasanton, CA - 94588

Duration: 12 Months

Shift Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Pleasanton, California location in the Heart Failure

Division. In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to

diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and

get on with their lives.

We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Senior Buyer. Working without appreciable

direction, purchases raw materials, sub-assemblies, products and services in

conformance with approved purchase orders at the lowest cost consistent with

considerations for quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Provides support

for all basic aspects of purchasing including but not limited to vendor negotiations,

vendor analysis, cost reductions, utilization of the purchasing system, expedition of

orders and vendor relations.

What You’ll Work On

 Negotiates and manages long term contracts which are not managed by

the commodity management teams, within established limitations and scope of

authority to obtain the most favorable business partnerships, including but not

limited to quality, availability, and cost.

 Plans and schedules deliveries to optimize inventories in support of

production schedules/business demands by working with forecasting data/teams,

planning teams, commodity teams and shipping/receiving teams.

 Reviews purchase requisitions and confers with vendors to obtain product

information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule, reviewing quotes

for accuracy and competitive strategies.

 Implements process and procedure best practices by partnering with other

functional leadership with the related product lines.

 Facilitates vendor corrective action and partners with SQE and suppliers

to improve quality.

Participates in Research and Development projects, developing and

implementing action plans to support requirements bringing new products

expeditiously to market.

 Recommends pricing strategies to achieve department operating goals.

Creates and maintains mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers

to foster feedback and continuous improvement, usually being the single source

of contact for the vendor.

 Investigates and recommends new vendors.

Performs as purchasing subject matter expert for internal and external customers

due to extensive knowledge of purchasing and product line operations.

 Provides coaching and mentoring to junior members of the purchasing

team.

 Monitors supplier performance, communicates and takes action to

maintain high levels of supplier performance.

 Maintains and updates supplier databases as required.

Required Qualifications

 Generates highly complex reports and performs data analysis to

proactively plan or resolve issues.

 Works with inventory management/warehouse management to resolve

issues.

 Lead special projects as requested to reduce cost, increase efficiency, etc.

 May process some or all of the following: rejected components/corrective

action, returns, debit memos, etc.

 Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other

Regulatory Requirements, Company Policies, Operating Procedures, Processes,

and task assignments.

 Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with

all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

 Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as

assigned.

Your Experience(s), Education And Knowledge

 Bachelor degree in Business, Supply Chain or equivalent experience.

 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in

purchasing/commodity management.

 5+ years working with purchasing/commodity mgt. software.

 Experience negotiating terms and purchasing agreements.

 Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business

environment.

 Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-

paced, changing environment.

 Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

 Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively

communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

 Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.

 Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

 Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

 5+ years working in a highly regulated environment preferred.

 Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit

model preferred.

Thanks & Regards,

Satyabachan Acharjya

Technical Recruiter

INTELLECTT INC

Ext: 351

Direct: 7327905303

Email Me: acharya.s@intellectt.com