Buyer II

Title: Buyer II Location: St. Paul, MN Duration: 12 Months 100% Onsite Summary Responsible for the procurement and on-going management of parts from a group of different suppliers with low volumes. Purchase materials from multiple vendorsPlan and schedule deliveries to optimize inventory in support of production schedule and business demand by working with planning teamFacilitate meetings with vendors regarding open orders (both expedite requests and push outs)Report weekly/monthly on any shortages and translate to build plan impactDrives resolution on shortage resolution with vendor (assisting tier I vendors drive tier II shortage resolution if necessary)Responsible for invoice resolution with both vendor and internal AP departmentWork with vendors and internal Receiving team on resolving receiving issuesProcess components for return to the vendor including paperwork, timing for returns, and credits if needed Past experience working with PCBA vendors a plus. May require a bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within supply chain. Proficient in both SAP and Excel. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; will report to a manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. High School diploma required. BS degree preferred. Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period Medical and Prescription Drug PlansDental PlanVision PlanHealth Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)Supplemental Life InsuranceShort Term Disability (coverage varies by state)Long Term DisabilityCritical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident InsuranceMetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance401(k) 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, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.