Assistant Procurement Specialist - Day Shift - M - F, Casa Grande, AZ

Overview

Assistant Procurement Specialist - Casa Grande, AZ Day Shift

Purpose of the Role:
Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers to ensure the organization receives high-quality materials and goods at competitive prices, delivered on time, and in alignment with internal standards and production needs.

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, Pedia Sure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Casa Grande, Ariz., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

• Recognize and evaluate sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices.
• Assess supplier’s products to ensure they comply with specifications and meet the organization’s quality standards.
• Analyze and evaluate supplier bids, tenders, proposals, or quotations.
• Negotiate prices and delivery conditions.
• Commit to purchases (within established limits of authority) with terms that are in the organization’s best interest.
• Interpret inventory requests, production schedules, purchase requisitions, orders, and other documents to coordinate purchasing activities with the organization’s current and anticipated demand for goods and materials.
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of materials and goods supplied.
• Follow up the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery.

• Education:
  
  Associate Degree (± 13 years)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience

Shift: 7:30am to 4:00pm;
Monday through Friday

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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 and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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