JOB DESCRIPTION:

Senior Buyer Specialist

About Abbott

Abbott, a global leader in healthcare, is investing in Mexico. We are building a manufacturing facility in Querétaro.

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we advance the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies for atrial fibrillation, helping people restore their health and live their lives fully.

This facility will create 1,200 new local jobs and will be the first healthcare manufacturing facility in Querétaro, positioning the region as a healthcare hub pioneer.

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 will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can build the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a Great Place to Work in dozens of countries and named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune.
• A company acknowledged as one of the best large companies to work for, as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position is based in Querétaro within our Electrophysiology (EP) division, where we are advancing the treatment of heart disease through innovative medical technologies for atrial fibrillation, enabling people to restore their health and move forward with their lives.

What You’ll Do

Ensure the timely and efficient supply of direct materials for manufacturing operations by executing proper planning, strategic analysis, and purchasing activities in SAP, aligned with production and logistics requirements. Collaborate closely with U.S. teams and international suppliers to maintain optimal inventory levels, meet quality standards, and optimize costs without compromising business continuity.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as an individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in the specific area.
• Execute highly complex or specialized projects.
• Adapt precedent and make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions.
• Responsible for purchasing the services and supplies necessary for the organization’s operations.
• Activities include sourcing, evaluating and selecting suppliers and vendors, negotiating supply contracts, and monitoring the quality and timeliness of materials and services supplied.

Required Qualifications

Proven experience in direct material purchasing in manufacturing environments (minimum 5 years, 4 as Senior Buyer)

• Includes capacity analysis, volume planning, and supplier management.

Advanced SAP expertise (purchasing, materials, planning, warehouse)

• Ability to execute transactions, generate reports, cancel orders, and manage critical information.

Advanced English proficiency (fluent business communication)

• Constant interaction with U.S. teams and international suppliers.

Strategic and analytical skills to ensure supply and optimize processes

• Includes development of business cases, risk analysis, and improvement proposals.

Solid experience in direct material purchasing (raw materials, critical components)

• Deep knowledge of the industry and supply chain.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and ability to review planning modules.
• Proficiency in SAP, specifically MRP processes.
• Solid background in purchasing and procurement.
• Verifiable English skills, at least at a conversational level.
• Ability to go beyond purely operational tasks, demonstrating strong analytical skills, information interpretation, and sound decision‑making.
• Capability to develop follow‑up plans, establish clear and measurable strategies, and execute them consistently.

Apply Now

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 Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

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

JOB FAMILY:

Category Management

DIVISION:

EP Electrophysiology

LOCATION:

Mexico > Queretaro : Avenida FINSA 156, Lote 12

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable