Senior Buyer

Key Responsibilities

• Manage raw material supply and supplier relationships supporting the Dundee and Oslo manufacturing sites.

• Lead strategic, operational, and transactional sourcing activities to ensure continuity of supply and business performance.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on sourcing strategy, supplier diversification, risk mitigation, and cost optimization.

• Oversee procurement of raw materials, including chemicals, biologicals, and commodities, while supporting demand planning and forecasting activities.

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Planning, Engineering, and Operations teams to maintain inventory accuracy and ensure material availability.

• Lead supplier selection activities and negotiate contracts, pricing, minimum order quantities, and lead times.

• Act as the primary point of contact for strategic suppliers, resolving supply, production, delivery, and engineering-related challenges.

• Manage strategic third-party manufacturing relationships, including tool transfer projects, component lifecycle management, obsolescence planning, design improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives.

• Collaborate with Procurement and Engineering teams in Oslo to support inventory planning, forecasting accuracy, and supplier performance.

• Support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), providing insights into supplier performance, tool maintenance planning, and spare parts management.

• Generate procurement reports and cost analyses to support business decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Support broader Dundee procurement activities as required by the Supervisor, Procurement, Planning & Control.

Required Qualifications

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience.

• Previous experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or supplier management.

• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.

• Experience utilizing ERP systems.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills with a high level of attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, matrixed, and geographically diverse environment.

• Willingness to travel approximately 10%, including occasional international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS certification.

• Experience within life sciences, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or another highly regulated industry.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Experience working within a global enterprise or cross-divisional organization.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships while delivering a customer-focused approach.

Why Abbott?

At Abbott, you will have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career, and collaborate with talented colleagues who are passionate about improving lives. Join a company where innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence drive everything we do.

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.