Abbott

Supply Chain Executive (Diagnostics) - Glasgow

United Kingdom full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Supply Chain Executive (Diagnostics) – Glasgow
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
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.
The Opportunity
We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.
We are recruiting for an experienced Supply Chain Executive to join the team to manage Greater Glasgow area. The Managed Service Supply Chain Executive is responsible for the day-to-day management of Managed Service Contract supplier sub-contracts as well as supporting customer supply chain requirements. You will also coordinate third-party pricing submissions for tenders, extensions, and contract renewals.
Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day supplier sub-contracts and customer supply chain needs.

Drive value and savings from Abbott’s third-party supply chain to enhance customer deals and profitability.

Track supplier performance against contracts, both financially and operationally.

Update supplier and customer contracts to reflect current practices.

Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Tenders, Implementation, Service Managers) for smooth solution delivery.

Conduct mini tenders for contracted customers and manage supplier elements of tenders, extensions, and renewals.

Attend regular contract reviews with customers and monitor KPIs.

What We’re Looking For

Education: Biomedical Science qualification desirable; CIPS diploma or equivalent procurement experience preferred.

Experience: High-value negotiations, multi-tasking under pressure, meeting deadlines, and excellent communication skills.

Skills: Strong organizational ability, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency in managing complex contracts.

Knowledge: Procurement and contract awareness required; understanding of IVD market and diagnostic pathology is a plus.

What We Offer
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.
As you’d expect from a global healthcare company, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including:

Competitive salaries

Superb defined contribution pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Sales ForceDIVISION:
CRLB Core LabLOCATION:
United Kingdom > Maidenhead : RemoteADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
StandardTRAVEL:
Yes, 75 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipmentOriginally posted on Himalayas

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  3. Which of Sales, Supply and Chain have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
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I am interested in the Supply Chain Executive (Diagnostics) - Glasgow role because I can bring practical experience in Sales, Supply and Chain, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Abbott needs from this hire.

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