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.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

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. We’re more than just a company; we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

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: Associates Degree
• 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.

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