Buyer I

Title: Buyer I

Location: Irving, TX

Duration: 12 Months on W2

Position Summary:

The Buyer I is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. This position evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers while ensuring adherence to company policies and quality standards. The Buyer I works under immediate supervision, following established procedures and guidelines to perform daily functions efficiently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Purchase materials, supplies, and equipment in accordance with company purchasing policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and compare vendor quotations to identify the most cost-effective and reliable suppliers.
• Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
• Maintain purchasing records, reports, and price lists for reference and audit purposes.
• Assist in monitoring inventory levels to ensure materials availability and avoid shortages.
• Communicate with vendors to confirm order status, resolve discrepancies, and expedite deliveries when needed.
• Collaborate with internal departments to clarify specifications and ensure material needs are met.
• Participate in cost reduction, process improvement, and supplier performance initiatives.
• Follow established purchasing guidelines and company procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Perform additional related duties as required by management.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• 0 to 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or a related field.
• Knowledge of commonly used purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic negotiation and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with ERP or purchasing software preferred.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

 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