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MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
 

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Buyer Planner to join our Global Third-Party Manufacturing (TPM) Supply Planning Team, specializing in external accessories including Remote Care connectivity. In this role, you will manage purchasing and planning activities for products manufactured by external suppliers, ensuring seamless supply continuity and alignment with global demand, based in Sylmar, CA

Responsible for obtaining finished goods, and equipment. Process requisitions and create Purchase Order (PO) execute transactions in an efficient, accurate manner, and according to Division and Corporate policies. Work closely with Category Managers, Global Supply and Demand Planners, and key partners in the Division. Provide vendor reliability data, monitor cost, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Minimize the total cost of transactions without affecting service levels.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates and processes purchase orders, direct and indirect, in accordance with documented procurement processes to include, subcontract purchase orders, third party manufacturing orders, and purchase order changes.
• Executes procurement plans, reports supplier performance, aligns with contracts, and processes purchase requests, while ensuring the timely and uninterrupted flow of materials between suppliers and distribution site.
• Communicates with Management and Stakeholders purchase order status.
• Manages orders through completion and executes closures once fulfilled.
• Interacts with suppliers and is responsible for maintaining and, enhancing good business relationship between Abbott and suppliers.
• Communicate component specifications to suppliers.
• Mitigate invoicing issues.
• Updates vendor performance data.
• Supports development of supplier scorecards and Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Manage the implementation of suppliers (including ensuring the ordering of appropriate first articles and validations).
• Facilitate cost savings and quality improvement projects through purchasing.
• Manages material master data in ERP.
• Uses continuous improvement to establish metrics, drive KPIs, standardize and automate tactical activities over time.
• Support site projects that contribute to organizational goals.
• Provides audit support of purchasing policies and procedures.
   

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) in a related field or an equivalent combination ofeducation and work experience.

Experience/Background

• A good understanding of specified functional area.Technical/Business Knowledge

• Working knowledge and application of business concepts, procedures and practices.
• Will perform this job in a quality system environment.
• Failure to adequately perform taskscan result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.
• Cognitive Skills-Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriateaction.
• Has a general knowledge of technical alternatives and an understanding of their impact onthe systems environment.
• Good working knowledge of procurement concepts, procedures, and practices: -Contracting and supplier management - Commercial and contracting terms andnegotiations -
• Procurement tools -
• Master data management.
• Minimum 5 years Related work experience.
   

The base pay for this position is $81,500.00 – $141,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.