Purchasing Associate

Title:Purchasing Associate
Location:Scarborough, Maine
Duration:6 Month Contract
100% Onsite
Responsibilities
First line responder pivots between strategy, operations, and transactional sourcing
Execute against category strategies and work in the guidance of strategic category leaders
Manage day to day supply issues
Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures.
Communicates pertinent information to both internal customers and suppliers to keep apprised and to prevent problems
Support PO conversion – non transactional and some negotiations
Lead resolution on issues and invoice errors
Enable supplier integration and KPIs
Meet regularly with divisional customers and support functions to ensure good customer satisfaction and continuous improvement
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Financial or related field.
CPM certification desired.
Two years experience in Procurement as well as functional experience.
Strong people skills, strong problem-solving skills, skilled in spreadsheet programs.
Good communication skills (written and verbal).
Good interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and network skills.
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.