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. **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’ll also have access to: + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. + Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan ( HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. + An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. + 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** Our Diagnostics business currently has an opportunity for a **Senior Buyer** located at our Irving, TX office. The Senior Buyer will be responsible to manage the purchases of 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 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 meetings, 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. + 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 processes some or all of the following: rejected components/corrective action, returns, debit memos, etc. + Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. + 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. **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING** **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain or related field. + Minimum 5-8 years of related experience. **Preferred Qualifications** + Min 5 years of experience in purchasing/commodity management. + Minimum 3 years of experience in a highly regulated environment preferred. Working with purchasing/commodity mgt. software. + Experience negotiating terms purchasing agreements. + Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred. + 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. **Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:** http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx . Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 – $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com