Buyer / Procurement Specialist [Queretaro Site]

Buyer / Procurement Specialist [Queretaro Site]

About Abbott

bbott, global leading healthcare company, is investing in Mexico. We are building a manufacturing facility in Querétaro.

In Abbottâs Electrophysiology (EP) business, weâre 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.

This facility will offer 1,200 local new jobs and will be the first health manufacturing facility in Querétaro (pioneers for healthcare Hub).

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

As Buyer / Procurement Specialist, you´ll responsible for verifying that the materials, parts, components, services, and supplies demanded by the production process and operation are acquired at competitive prices, which meet quality standards and, in the quantities, ordered.

This through requesting price quotes, specifications, and other information necessary to make purchasing decisions. You must also monitor the performance of suppliers. The objective of the position is to have a local point of contact in the operation from the purchasing area.

What Youâll Do

• Prepares POâs per requirements of MRP/requisitions and monitors delivery of product   against POâs. Sourcing/quoting requirements for goods and services required to support the operation activities.
• Coordinates the return of damaged goods, replacement items, or credit arrangements and arrange for vendor corrective action and work with SQE and supplier to improve quality.
• Plan and schedule deliveries to optimize inventories in support of production schedules, collaborate with suppliers to maintain supplies to minimize shortages of supplies.
• Maintain and update Supplier Data base (ASL) as required and work with SQE to perform a Supplier evaluation and management
• Coordinate together with the logistics area and customs agents the import of parts, equipment and components required for the operation under the maquila scheme
• Communicating clear, concise information via phone, e-mail, or other methods.

Required Qualifications

• Education:  Bachelor's degree
• Years of experience, both overall and any industry-specific experience needed:  3 years of experience in purchasing and foreign trade.
• Profecient in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Other qualifications/certifications: SAP MM module

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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