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, nutritionals 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.

This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:

As a Procurement Specialist-Injection Molding Tooling, you will manage the procurement process for capital tooling for plastics and metal stamping including supplier selection, negotiation, contracting and development of strategies to support cost reduction, quality improvements and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage relationships with selected suppliers, acting as the primary interface between them and internal functions.

• Oversee supplier pricing and cost structures to optimize capital budgets.

• Lead cost reduction initiatives through competitive tendering, negotiation, and identification of opportunities with existing and potential suppliers.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers and user departments to enhance the supply chain and reduce lead times and inventory liabilities.

• Identify potential risks to supply continuity early and provide effective solutions to mitigate them.

• Collaborate effectively as a team member, especially in Abbott GPS initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with ADC quality systems, good manufacturing practices, corporate regulations, and EHS standards.

• Maintain accurate training records to comply with ETMS/ISO training requirements.

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and training requirements.

Education and Experience:

• NFQ Level 8 qualification in Business, Supply Chain, or related Engineering/Science discipline.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role.

• Experience in plastic molding and/or tooling.

• Substantial procurement experience, including cost reduction initiatives and change implementation.

• Understanding of the injection mold tool build process and capital equipment purchasing.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight timelines while being flexible to adapt to changing priorities.

• Knowledge of GMP regulations and standards.

• Proficient in MS Office and capable of analyzing complex issues effectively.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of accuracy.

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.

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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.