Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
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Job Location:
Zwolle - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
Are you ready to take the next step in your supply chain career Abbott is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic team. This exciting opportunity is available at either of our locations: Zwolle The Netherlands or Allschwil BL Switzerland.
About EPD Supply Chain
The EPD (Established Pharmaceuticals Division) focuses on providing high-quality affordable medicines to patients around the world. The Supply Chain team plays a key role in ensuring timely and efficient delivery of products by managing procurement planning and coordination with manufacturing sites and third-party suppliers. Their work supports global operations and contributes directly to Abbotts mission of improving health outcomes.
What Youll Do
As a Procurement Specialist youll be responsible for:
- Placing and managing Purchase Orders (POs) and Stock Transfer Orders (STOs) in our system.
- Ensuring timely and accurate order execution and proactively communicating with manufacturing sites.
- Monitoring dashboards and supply metrics to identify and resolve issues before they escalate.
- Collaborating closely with planners and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth supply chain operations.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to process optimization.
What Were Looking For
Were seeking someone who is:
- Proactive and responsible with a strong sense of ownership.
- Skilled in system handling (SAP ECC/APO experience is a plus).
- An excellent communicator comfortable working cross-functionally in an international environment.
- Analytical and solution-oriented with the ability to interpret data and make sound decisions.
- Comfortable working with tools like Excel and Power BI
Your Background
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business Administration or a related field (were open to diverse educational backgrounds).
- Minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain procurement or planning - ideally within the pharmaceutical industry but this not mandatory
- Fluency in English is required; Dutch is a nice-to-have but not mandatory.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a supportive team led by a manager who encourages improvement and innovation.
- Work closely with planners and gain insight into strategic supply chain processes.
- Opportunity to grow within a global organization that values collaboration and continuous learning.
How to apply
Please apply to the position through the link in the ad. Applications without a CV and cover letter will not be reviewed.
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Category Management
DIVISION:
EPD Established Pharma
LOCATION:
Netherlands > Zwolle : Grote Voort 247
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
Switzerland > Basel : H-127 A2
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Procurement
- Lawson
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- SAP APO
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- SAP ERP
- ERP Systems
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- MRP
About Company
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