Our client, a leading organization in the healthcare industry, is seeking a Buyer I to join their team. As a Buyer I, you will be part of the Supply Chain Department supporting the New Product Introduction (NPI) team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, effective communication, and a proactive approach, which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Buyer I **Location:** Plymouth, MN **Pay Range: 30/hr** **What's the Job?** + Create and process purchase orders, including direct, indirect, subcontract, stock transfer, down-payment, and discount orders, following documented procurement processes. + Plan and schedule deliveries to optimize inventory levels in support of project demands by collaborating with engineering, sourcing, planning, category, and shipping teams. + Process purchase requisitions and communicate with vendors to gather product information such as pricing, availability, and delivery schedules, reviewing quotes and acknowledgments for accuracy. + Support and maintain mutually beneficial long-term relationships with suppliers, fostering positive business partnerships with Abbott. + Manage orders through to completion and resolve invoice discrepancies through order closure, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. **What's Needed?** + 1-2 years of experience in purchasing or commodity management. + Good working knowledge of procurement concepts, procedures, and practices. + Familiarity with SAP ERP system preferred. + Ability to work effectively within a quality system environment. + Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging at multiple organizational levels. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions that improve lives. + Collaborative work environment supporting professional growth. + Engagement in dynamic projects supporting new product development. + Participation in a company committed to diversity and inclusion. + Potential for career advancement within a global organization. **Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Vision Plan + Health Savings Account + Health Flexible Spending Account + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance + Business Travel Insurance + 401(k), Plus Match + Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.