Total 9 Manager level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Plymouth, PL4 7QD

Job Description

Unit Nurse Manager

Hourly Rate: £22.60

Day Shifts

Hours per week: 44

Please not that our client does not offer Tier 2 sponsorship

Here at Willing Care, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Unit Nurse Manager to join one of our client's growing Nursing team, so if you are looking for a new and rewarding role, then apply today!

Our staff hold over 20 years' experience within the Healthcare industry, we are devoted to matching up our clients with talented candidates, who are passionate about providing high quality care. Willing Care Recruitment is committed to having a diverse and inclusive work force.

Requirements for the Unit Nurse Manager role:

• Nursing qualification (RGN/RMN)
• Nursing Home experience essential
• Active NMC PIN
• Clear DBS
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Good working knowledge of CQC regulations
• Proven track record of leading a Nursing team and delivery of person-centred care, including care planning

About the Nursing Home:

This beautiful nursing home is located in Plymouth's eastern district, it has strong public transport links and is not far from the city centre. This purpose-built care home provides nursing and care for older people who are physically frail and older people who have mental health needs such as Alzheimer's disease.

Benefits for the Unit Nurse Manager:

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
• Cycle Scheme

• Free face-to-face counselling
• Staff recognition award ceremonies
• 'Employee of the month' reward
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Company Pension scheme

• Blue Light Card
• Access to a free eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card
• Wellbeing portal

• Company events, competitions and incentives
• On-site parking

The role of a Unit Nurse Manager within the Nursing Home involves:

• Being responsible for leading, directing and supporting the Nursing and Care team
• Managing rotas, ensuring there is sufficient cover at all times
• Actively recruit and maintain good staffing levels
• Mentoring junior members of staff
• Ensuring all staff complete mandatory and required training
• Carrying out staff supervisions and appraisals
• Ensuring Unit is compliant with CQC and internal policies
• Managing and monitor medication processes and compliance
• Completing all relevant audits to ensure internal and external compliance

We are seeking a Unit Nurse Manager who is passionate about the standards of care they provide, if this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply today.

Reference: WILL78556/RE

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Job Description

Unit Nurse Manager - RGN

Hourly Rate: £23.50

38.5 hours per week

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join our client's team as a Unit Nurse Manager on day shift. This role is based in a beautiful nursing home that caters to older adults with dementia and general nursing needs.

Qualifications

• Valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Proven experience in a managerial or leadership role within a healthcare setting
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of best practices in nursing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A commitment to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace

Benefits

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment, and lots more! Cycle Scheme
• Free face-to-face counselling
• Staff recognition award ceremonies and 'Employee of the month' reward
• Clear Pathways and opportunities for training and career progression
• Company pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Access to a free eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card
• Wellbeing portal
• Seasonal Company events, competitions, and incentives
• On-site parking

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursing unit
• Provide leadership and guidance to nursing staff
• Coordinate and monitor patient care plans
• Implement quality control measures to ensure high standards of care
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals and family members to ensure holistic care for patients

Reference: WILL79456/TH

INDNUR

Job Title: Trainee Health Physics Manager
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £38,556.00 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF58300

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Trainee Health Physics Manager at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role
As a Trainee Health Physics Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary where you will be part of a team leading on delivering a radioactive waste management service for a large and complex Nuclear licensed site. This role will offer significant development opportunities to allow an individual to progress and develop whilst in role. This is a trainee management position with development to progress within the function to a Health Physics Manager.

Day-to-day, you'll provide direction and support to managers, employees, contractors and others, managing radioactive waste disposal tasks in accordance with current legislation and company policy.

• Ensure the waste hierarchy is applied though the provision of advice on appropriate disposal routes and methodology.
• Coordinate the storage, processing and ultimate disposal of radioactive waste.
• Manage the consignment of radioactive material off site to external treatment/disposal facilities..
• Provide practical radiological protection guidance to ensure work packages are undertaken in a safe manner.
• Assess and produce local procedures relating to waste management tasks and radiological monitoring protocols.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the office/onsite and days working from home.

Essential experience of the Trainee Health Physics Manager

• Experienced in Health Physics or other acceptable relevant experience
• Relevant knowledge and experience of radioactive waste management processes and techniques
• Relevant experience with Radioactive Material Accounting Officer roles and responsibilities.
• Relevant experience of handling radioactive material
• Proficient use in Microsoft office software

Qualifications for the Trainee Health Physics Manager

• NVQ Level 2 Diploma in relevant scientific or engineering subject or suitable equivalent
• Member/Tech/Associated member of Society of Radiological Protection or equivalent (or working towards).

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Flexible working - we give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met.
• Growth opportunities.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 08/08/2024

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Healthcare Account Manager
Plymouth Hospital | Sales & Business Development | Permanent | Full Time
Up to £30,000 depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

Our Healthcare Account Manager will deliver the hospitals marketing strategy and our charitable purpose. To increase patient referrals from GP's, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Corporates, as well as other potential groups. This is a split role between field based and on site of the hospital , with accountability for delivering targeted referrals and revenue across the Nuffield Health portfolio for a defined territory.

As our Healthcare Account Manager, you will:

• Promote Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital and the Nuffield Health brand consistently across all stakeholders, supporting the implementation of brand values and guidelines using social media, local advertising and local partnerships
• Promote Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital as the number one hospital of choice for potential patients and employees using social media, internal and external communication methods
• Organise internal and /or external events / conferences / briefings etc. ensuring accurate and complete supporting documentation is produced in a timely and efficient manner
• Build strong professional relationships with all stakeholders (members of the primary health care team, consumers, consultants, corporate clients and colleagues)
• Support & develop a targeted growth referral strategy with revenue targets for selected specialities and consultants which incorporates key audiences such as primary care, physiotherapists, local businesses, potential patients and other target audiences
• Ensure that Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital delivers its charitable purpose through engaging with local communities

To succeed as a Healthcare Account manager, you will need:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proven track record of Sales, Business Development/ GP Liaison in an NHS/ Private setting
• A proactive, enthusiastic, self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative without supervision
• Good numerical and analytical ability
• Ability to influence diverse sets of audiences
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team
• Strong prioritisation and time-management skills
• Results driven and proactive
• Proven experience of presenting to groups - GP's, Consultants, businesses
• Proven experience of designing, organising and delivering large scale delegate events
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in social media use

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free private healthcare to gym membership, a cycle to work scheme and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital

The Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital is situated next to the Nuffield Health Devonshire Gym, in Derriford, Plymouth and we have been part of the Plymouth community since 1971. We have 3 main theatres - 2 laminar flow and 1 digital, a fully JAG accredited endoscopy suite, a 35-bedded ward with one 4 bedded bay and one 2 bedded bay. Our outpatients department has 12 consulting rooms with a dedicated ophthalmology suite and ENT service.

We carry out treatment under a range of specialities including Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery and Neurosurgery. We recently were rated in the top 50 hospitals in the country for our total hip replacement patient outcomes.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Healthcare Account Manager
Plymouth Hospital | Sales & Business Development | Permanent | Full Time
Up to £30,000 depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

Our Healthcare Account Manager will deliver the hospitals marketing strategy and our charitable purpose. To increase patient referrals from GP's, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Corporates, as well as other potential groups. This is a split role between field based and on site of the hospital , with accountability for delivering targeted referrals and revenue across the Nuffield Health portfolio for a defined territory.

As our Healthcare Account Manager, you will:

• Promote Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital and the Nuffield Health brand consistently across all stakeholders, supporting the implementation of brand values and guidelines using social media, local advertising and local partnerships
• Promote Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital as the number one hospital of choice for potential patients and employees using social media, internal and external communication methods
• Organise internal and /or external events / conferences / briefings etc. ensuring accurate and complete supporting documentation is produced in a timely and efficient manner
• Build strong professional relationships with all stakeholders (members of the primary health care team, consumers, consultants, corporate clients and colleagues)
• Support & develop a targeted growth referral strategy with revenue targets for selected specialities and consultants which incorporates key audiences such as primary care, physiotherapists, local businesses, potential patients and other target audiences
• Ensure that Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital delivers its charitable purpose through engaging with local communities

To succeed as a Healthcare Account manager, you will need:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proven track record of Sales, Business Development/ GP Liaison in an NHS/ Private setting
• A proactive, enthusiastic, self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative without supervision
• Good numerical and analytical ability
• Ability to influence diverse sets of audiences
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team
• Strong prioritisation and time-management skills
• Results driven and proactive
• Proven experience of presenting to groups - GP's, Consultants, businesses
• Proven experience of designing, organising and delivering large scale delegate events
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in social media use

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free private healthcare to gym membership, a cycle to work scheme and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital

The Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital is situated next to the Nuffield Health Devonshire Gym, in Derriford, Plymouth and we have been part of the Plymouth community since 1971. We have 3 main theatres - 2 laminar flow and 1 digital, a fully JAG accredited endoscopy suite, a 35-bedded ward with one 4 bedded bay and one 2 bedded bay. Our outpatients department has 12 consulting rooms with a dedicated ophthalmology suite and ENT service.

We carry out treatment under a range of specialities including Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery and Neurosurgery. We recently were rated in the top 50 hospitals in the country for our total hip replacement patient outcomes.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Clinical To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise. Participate in providing a seven day service (Inclusive of bank holidays) for the health care of elderly areas as service provision requires. Maintenance of respiratory competencies is essential due to the acute, complex and unstable nature of the patients. Undertake the assessment and treatment of acutely ill patients with neurological / respiratory/ health problems, who may have a complex presentation and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner on a daily basis, including when working on the emergency duty rota. Provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients respiratory and chest functions/condition, when working on the emergency duty on-call rota. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate clinical diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of highly complex conditions, to recommend the best course of intervention, and to develop comprehensive management plans. To represent the trust externally (locally, regionally and nationally) regarding physiotherapy services provided to patients with complex medical conditions. To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning, and utilising a wide range or treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care and to support junior staff in this work. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients. To participate in working parties developing policy changes within the health care of elderly department at Derriford Hospital, which will impact on all service users. To ensure, as team leader, that designated staff implement policy and service development changes. To work with consultants and head of service in developing the strategic and operational management of the rehabilitation services. To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to patients/relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care and individual rehabilitation goals. To provide specialist and highly specialist advice to physiotherapy colleagues and MDT working within other clinical areas, regarding rehabilitation. To provide specialist advice, teaching and training to other members of the MDT regarding the management of patients with complex problems. To regularly teach, train, supervise and performance manage more junior staff, technical instructors, assistants and students. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation. Use an extensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients/carers; to motivate, gain co-operation, to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating; e.g.: patients may be dysphasic, depressed, deaf, blind or who may be unable to accept diagnosis, or realistic expectations of Physiotherapy intervention. To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent, which must be documented and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To comply with local confidentiality polices child protection and vulnerable adults procedures. Professional To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work. To be an active member/lead of the in-service training programme by attending and delivering presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions in house and by attending/organising external courses and practising reflective practice. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues at all levels to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include case conferences, ward rounds and discharge planning. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP) as both appraiser and appraise. To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of Evidence Based Practice projects, audit and outcome measures, either individually or with clinical specialist or manager. Make recommendations for change. To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to work situation. Organisational To be responsible for a designated area of work, as agreed with the Head of Physiotherapy, and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patients management and use of time. To decide priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands, and ensure that these remain in accordance with those of the section as a whole To be responsible for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatment resources available both in the department and on the wards. To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties, and to adhere to departmental policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through, teaching, training and supervision of practice. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters. To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department. To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including your prompt recording and reporting of incidents to senior staff, and ensuring that equipment use is safe. To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing, instigating, devising and updating as appropriate. To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Head of Physiotherapy or the Therapies Manager.

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.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

R&D Program Manager

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’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• 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 Plymouth, MN location in the Structural Heart medical devices division. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.

The Program Manager manages programs of small to medium scope, or a significant subsection of a large program. Sr. Managers manage larger programs.  Leads cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategies for new product development and successful commercialization.  Manages matrixed resources to ensure programs meet their agreed upon milestones and deliverables.  Represents the program to the organization, reports core team progress, program recommendations, risks, and resolutions of issues to senior leadership.

What You'll Work On:

• Lead core teams towards program objectives.

• Communicates with all levels of the organization, from operators on the floor to the President in order to represent the objectives, risks, and needs for the program.

• Lead activities across numerous functions to meet the objectives of a given program including scope, budget, and schedule.

• Establish and maintain the program and product Design History File.

• In partnership with the Program Director and fellow core team members,

• Develop comprehensive program plans, which identify objectives, strategy, risks/risk mitigation, budget, effort estimates and schedule for new product development.

• Identifies opportunities for improving overall business performance of the program.

• Develops plans with core members to eliminate and/or mitigate risk.  If risks cannot be mitigated within the core team, determines appropriate means to communicate and elevate issues to appropriate individuals within the organization

• In partnership with the Director, identifies opportunities for improving overall performance of the program.

•  Work closely with functional core team leaders and mentor when necessary.

• Maintains a safe and professional work environment.

• Complies with worldwide medical device regulations including U.S. FDA, company policies and Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience required for progressively responsible experience in engineering or related technical discipline.

• 5 years of Project Management experience preferred.

• Minimum 5 years experience in leading projects in a medical device, biomedical or high technology industry.

• Ability to work in a matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results. Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.  Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.  Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable. 

• Preferred: 3 years’ experience directly managing technical staff. Extensive medical device industry experience. Program/Project Management certifications. Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model. 

• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time, including internationally.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

     

The base pay for this position is

$95,000.00 – $190,000.00

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

     

DIVISION:

SH Structural Heart

        

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Category & Supplier Strategy Manager

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’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• 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 role will be with the Abbott Electrophysiology Division and work be located in Plymouth, MN.  In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

The Category and Supplier Relationship team within Electrophysiology is responsible for the development and execution of category and supplier strategy for all direct material purchases.   This role will support and influence internal/external stakeholders to ensure engagement, alignment, and business readiness to drive improvements in quality, sustainability, supply chain risk, total cost of ownership, and technological capability of our supply base. This divisional role provides an opportunity to lead and work within diverse multi-functional teams and will collaborate with Global Procurement other Abbott Divisions.

What You’ll Work On

• Develop and guide implementation of category and supplier management strategies which support business growth and profitability objectives.
• Provides vision, leadership and direction withing the Category Strategy & Supplier Relationship Organization.
• Support annual operating plan,  long term goal setting (KPIs).
• Develop and lead long-term, customer focused supply chain solutions (VMI, Kanban, Supplier Portals,).
• Lead Category or Supplier Managers, who select global strategic suppliers, negotiate large complex development and supply contracts, develop supply chain commodity management strategies, prepare cost analysis, negotiate and manage contracts, and manage supplier relations.
• This position will provide strategy and contract negotiation leadership to the organization, with specific emphasis on complex contracts for Third Party Manufacturing/Outsourcing and Electronics Categories. 
• Additionally, this position needs to work directly with Program Management, R&D and New Product engineering teams to create effective supply chain strategies.
• This position also partners with Supply Chain Project leaders in the support of special projects and improvement objectives.
• Leverages core business systems (SAP) and various software technologies to provide continuous improvements.
• Drive initiatives for development and redesign of processes that optimize carrying cost, operational cost, obsolescence cost, and service levels.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Finance or related field.
• Progressively responsible experience in materials management/purchasing.
• 7 years’ experience working in a highly regulated environment and proven familiarity with applicable regulations.
• 5 years’ experience working with MRP, DRP, ERP, forecasting, inventory management within SAP or similar system software.
• Experience managing teams.
• Experience leading cross functional projects and teams.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% - 25%, including internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters' degree preferred.
• Experience negotiating complex contract terms with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
• Medical device or related industry experience is preferred.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

The base pay for this position is

$109,300.00 – $218,700.00

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Category Management

     

DIVISION:

EP Electrophysiology

        

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Clinical Audit/Quality Improvement (QI) All staff are actively encouraged to be involved in improving the quality of care for patients through QI and Audit. Clinical Governance The Maxillofacial department takes part in all expected clinical governance activities in line with UHP policies and process. All staff are expected to take part and will of course be subject to annual appraisal and revalidation. Monthly CME meetings are combined with departmental meetings to support staff development and improvements to departmental service provision. Education The Trust is working in partnership with the Peninsula Medical School, and the Peninsula Dental School. The Maxillofacial department makes a significant contribution to undergraduate education including Special Study Units, Plenary Lectures and formal teaching to both Dental and Medical Undergraduate students. Teaching activities generally are shared flexibly between interested staff. Research Research is actively encouraged. There is extensive opportunity and enthusiasm within the Department, Hospital and Peninsula Medical School for research developments. On-Call Arrangements The successful candidate will be expected to work a 1 in 3 weekday on call rota and 1 in 7 at weekends shared with Torbay consultant colleagues. This includes prospective cover for colleagues on annual or study leave locally. Registrar and SAS grade provide 2nd on-call cover. There is always a non-resident DCT/F2 providing 1st on call. See attached JD for further job plan info.