Senior Buyer

Thornton Tomasetti; Dykes of Gray; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Dundee, UK is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join the Procurement team at the Dundee manufacturing site, supporting both Dundee and Oslo operations. You will manage raw material supply, lead sourcing activities, and drive cost optimisation while ensuring continuity of supply and strong supplier partnerships.

This on-site role requires a degree or equivalent, regulated manufacturing experience, ERP proficiency, and the ability to collaborate across functions.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or supplier management.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Excellent supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel ~10%, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material supply and supplier relationships for Dundee and Oslo sites.
• Lead strategic, operational, and transactional sourcing to ensure continuity of supply.
• Drive cost optimisation and supplier diversification initiatives.
• Oversee procurement of raw materials, chemicals, and commodities, supporting demand planning.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Planning, Engineering, and Operations to ensure material availability.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiate contracts, MOQs, and lead times.
• Be primary contact for strategic suppliers to resolve issues across supply chain.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree qualification

APICS certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader helping people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life‑changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generic medicines. With 122,000 colleagues serving people in more than 160 countries, Abbott is committed to advancing healthcare through innovation and excellence.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join our Procurement team at our Dundee manufacturing site. This is a key role supporting both the Dundee (UK) and Oslo (Norway) manufacturing sites within Abbott's Cardiometabolic Business Unit. As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for ensuring continuity of supply, developing strong supplier partnerships, driving cost optimisation initiatives, and supporting critical manufacturing operations. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, you will play an important role in delivering procurement excellence across multiple functions and geographies. Please note this position is based fully on‑site in Dundee, Scotland.

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 optimisation.
• 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 organisational, prioritisation, 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 organisation.
• 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.

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Details

JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain DIVISION: CMI ARDx Cardiometabolic and Informatics LOCATION: United Kingdom > Dundee : 17 Luna Place ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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