Contracts Specialist

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 Family, Be Your True Self And Live a Full Life. You Will Have Access To

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
  
  

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Maidenhead location within our Core Lab division.

As a Contracts Specialist you will be the key point of contact for the UK/Ireland Contracts Administration Supervisor, and managing relationships with various stakeholders. You'll handle the communication of contract terms with the NHS and third-party companies, ensuring all contracts comply with ADD policies and company procedures.

What You’ll Do

• Report to the UK/Ireland Contracts Administration Supervisor
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Communicate contract terms with NHS and 3rd party companies
• Ensure compliance with ADD contracts policies
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Mentor and develop Contract Specialists
• Administer UK ADD Contracts
• Coordinate key contract implementations
• Oversee 3rd party supplier awards
• Maintain business relationships with strategic partners
• Manage regional Contracts Department commercial relationships
• Provide contract support to Region Specialists
• Handle major accounts
• Ensure quality and policy control
• Meet objectives and deadlines
  
  

Education Requirements

• Applicant must hold a relevant degree (2:2 or higher) essential;
• Minimum of 24-months in contract work essential;
• Knowledge of tendering and mini-competitions desirable;
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams desirable;
• CIPS Level 4 or demonstrable equivalent work-related experience desirable;
• Broad understanding of the diagnostic industry and/or NHS desirable.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Strong commercial acumen and pragmatism;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Proven track record in building and maintaining relationships;
• Highly PC literate;
• Proficient at analysing data, and working with large data sets;
• Advanced excel skills;
• High level of attention to detail.
  
  

What We Offer

As you’d expect from a global healthcare company, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including competitive salaries, a superb defined contribution pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance and a flexible benefits scheme.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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