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Managed Service Supply Chain Executive Diagnostics- Bucks/oxford/Berks

Abbott

Remote

GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking an experienced Managed Service Supply Chain Executive in Oxford. This role involves managing supplier sub-contracts, driving savings from supply chains, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure effective service delivery. Candidates should have strong negotiation skills and a background in procurement, with a focus on attention to detail and organizational ability. The position offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Defined contribution pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

Experience in high-value negotiations and procurement.
Ability to manage complex contracts with meticulous attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills under pressure with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

Manage supplier sub-contracts and customer supply chain needs.
Drive value and savings from third-party supply chains.
Collaborate with internal teams for smooth solution delivery.

Skills

High-value negotiations

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Attention to detail

Education

Biomedical Science qualification

CIPS diploma or equivalent procurement experience

Job Description

About Abbott

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 Managed Service Supply Chain Executive to join the team to manage Oxford/Buckinghamshire & Berkshire. 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: