JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional’s and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny

Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems.

Key Responsibilities

Indirect Materials & Operational Support

Coordinate consumables planning with suppliers and operational teams.
Monitor and manage indirect inventory levels to ensure availability
Review and approve indirect material requisitions in line with internal processes.
Support departments with requisition creation, issue resolution, and site project requirements.
Assist with goods receipt and confirmation processes to ensure timely and accurate records.

Invoice & Supplier Coordination

Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies.
Facilitate supplier set up process in coordination with Procurement, Finance, Supplier Quality, and Master Data Governance.

Documentation & Process Support

Maintain and update procedures and documentation for the Purchasing/Logistics team, providing flexible operational support where needed.

Reporting & Analysis

Analyze supply chain data and maintain key reports (open orders, invoice tracking, indirect inventory) to support operational efficiency.
Provide insights and recommendations that inform purchasing decisions and strategies

Qualifications & Skills

Relevant 3rd level education
Experience in supply chain operations, materials planning, and purchasing/buying; a strong background in purchasing, particularly in indirect materials or site operations, is highly desirable.
Strong analytical and reporting skills; proficiency in Excel, Word, or similar tools. Experience with Power BI is a plus.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
Ability to work flexibly across to support evolving operational needs.

What we Offer

Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as

Family health insurance,
Excellent pension scheme
Life assurance
Career Development
Fantastic new facility
Growing business plus access to many more benefits.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn , Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube .

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:

Ireland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Kkyflx (Ireland)

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

Supply Chain Operational Specialist

Benefits

Job Description