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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.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contracts Specialist to join Abbott.
This position works out of our Maidenhead location in the Nutrition Division.
Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
As the Senior Contracts Specialist, you’ll provide comprehensive analysis, and implementation support to field-based Contracts Managers (based nationwide) covering tender submissions.
What You’ll Do
You will be responsible for tender submissions and work closely with Ongoing Contract Specialist team.
Support the field-based Contract Managers regarding.
Producing and finalising tender reports
Conducting preliminary analysis of reports
Owning the Contract expiry process/Wholesale rebates
Attend customer meetings, when required.
Compile tender submissions including.
Project manage process.
Pre-Purchase questionnaires
Pricing schedules
Supporting evidence
Completing complex specifications and summary documents
Post submission review and feedback reports
Updating key documents
Supervisory Responsibilities; To mentor and support the Contract Specialists
Required Qualifications/ Experience
GCSE or equivalent in Math’s and English
Advanced level use of e-mail systems, ideally Microsoft Office
Advanced level use of Power point, Word Microsoft Applications and Excel
Experience of using SAP
Highly professional with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels
Ability to work independently and manage own workload and timelines
Strong planning skills
Ability to assimilate and complete complex documentation and collate appropriate supplementary information
Strong attention to detail with a view to producing high quality work which will be reviewed by customers
Strong interpersonal skills both written and verbal (vital in knowing what to ask and of whom)
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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An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com