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. **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. + Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO + 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** The Jr. Buyer works out of our Abbott Vascular Division onsite in **Temecula, CA.** Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. **What You’ll Work On** Responsible for overseeing the activities related to the procurement of machinery, equipment, tools, packaging, materials, parts, services and other supplies as necessary. Oversees the activities of the Temecula, CA logistics operations (receiving and shipping). **Main Responsibilities** + Assists in the execution of the purchasing and supply management strategies created by the Category Managers. Will assist internal and external customers while attaining high levels of customer service. This role will work across multiple verticals. Position will be responsible for Operations and Tactical work associated with the various categories. The Associate Specialist has delegated authority to commit company funds. + Seeks ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times, and customer service levels. + Emphasis on customer service skills. Good team collaboration and a full understanding of the category. Strong people and communication skills are a must. + Performs routine professional-based activities. Communicate with departments to obtain needed information for the purchase. Assists on implementation of agreed purchasing strategies for category. Work with diverse suppliers. Meet periodically with divisional customers and support functions to ensure customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. This role is expected to make recommended improvements to existing processes that would impact the greater Procurement function. This type of activity happens on a daily interaction with stakeholders and monthly reviews of continuous improvement ideas. + Execute procurement activities per company's Corporate and Purchasing Policies. The specialist is expected to execute, provide guidance, and come up with solutions through all daily activities. They own the resolution and will involve management if it is a larger compliance related theme that needs to be elevated for resolution. **Qualifications** Bachelor degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or Financial Degrees plus 1-2 years of related work experience **Preferred Qualifications** + CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) certification desired. + Excellent problem solving and people skills. + Excellent problem solving and people skills. + Strong communication skills written and verbal. Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) * Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $48,000.00 – $96,000.00. 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