NPI Buyer

NPI Buyer
North Plymouth MN
12+ months contract with possibility of extension
Pay range: $26 - $27 /hr on W2

Our Fortune 500 client (One of the world's largest Medical Device companies) in North Plymouth MN is looking for hardworking, motivated talent to join their innovative team.

Are you a NPI Buyer with a passion for collaborating with multiple teams and an interest in working onsite? Don't wait... apply today!

Position Summary:

Supporting our New Product Introduction team, the NPI Buyer position is a dynamic role within EP supply chain, supporting both research and development and new product teams. The NPI Buyer is responsible for procurement support of current NPI projects, working under direction to support all basic aspects of purchasing in conformance with Abbott policies. This position is responsible for executing best practice in purchasing raw materials, sub-assemblies, and finished goods.

WHAT YOULL DO
• Create and process purchase orders, both direct and indirect, in accordance with documented procurement processes to include standard, subcontract, stock transfer, down-payment, and discount orders.
• Plan and schedule deliveries to optimize inventories in support of project demands by working with cross-functional teams to include engineering, sourcing, planning, category, and shipping-receiving.
• Process purchase requisitions and confer with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule, reviewing quotes and acknowledgements for accuracy.
• Responsible for supporting and maintaining mutually beneficial long-term partnership with suppliers, enhancing good business relationships with Abbott.
• Manage orders through completion and execute invoice resolution through order closure.
• Lead special projects as requested.

Experience You’ll Bring
• Good working knowledge of Procurement concepts, procedures, and practices
• General knowledge of SAP ERP system preferred
• Will perform this job in a quality system environment
• Working knowledge and application of business concepts, procedures, and practices
Top 5 skills the manager is looking for: Indirect procurement experience, a support mindset, interest in learning, willingness to understand new product procurement and a positive team-player that works well in a diverse environment.
Education Requirements: HS diploma or GED is acceptable as long as the required/preferred skills/experience is met.

Required Qualifications
• 1-2 years of experience in purchasing/commodity management.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
Interview Process: Phone screening followed by a panel meeting (1 -2 others).
Position is primarily onsite with work from home once a week (typically Friday's).
Schedule is flexible and start time can be 7 -9 am and end time between 3 - 5 pm CST.

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