Supply Chain Executive/ Managed Service Contracts London- Diagnostics

Abbott Laboratories; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader is seeking a Supply Chain Executive in Greater London to manage supplier sub-contracts and customer supply chain requirements. Responsibilities include negotiation of third-party pricing, tracking supplier performance, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure effective solution delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail. A Biomedical Science qualification is desirable, along with relevant procurement experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Superb defined contribution pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Desirable to have a Biomedical Science qualification.
• Procurement experience preferred, especially with CIPS diploma.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day supplier sub-contracts and customer supply chain needs.
• Drive value from third-party supply chain to enhance profitability.
• Track supplier performance against contracts.
• Update contracts to reflect current practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams for solution delivery.
• Conduct mini tenders for contracted customers.
• Attend contract reviews and monitor KPIs.

Skills

High-value negotiations

Multi-tasking under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational ability

Meticulous 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.

Supply Chain Executive in London (North-West)

The 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