**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. **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 will have access to: + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. + 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 Maidenhead location within our Core Lab division. As a Contracts Specialist you will be the key point of contact for the UK/Ireland Contracts Administration Supervisor, and managing relationships with various stakeholders. You'll handle the communication of contract terms with the NHS and third-party companies, ensuring all contracts comply with ADD policies and company procedures. **What You’ll Do** + Report to the UK/Ireland Contracts Administration Supervisor + Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships + Communicate contract terms with NHS and 3rd party companies + Ensure compliance with ADD contracts policies + Adhere to company policies and procedures + Mentor and develop Contract Specialists + Administer UK ADD Contracts + Coordinate key contract implementations + Oversee 3rd party supplier awards + Maintain business relationships with strategic partners + Manage regional Contracts Department commercial relationships + Provide contract support to Region Specialists + Handle major accounts + Ensure quality and policy control + Meet objectives and deadlines **Education Requirements** + Applicant must hold a relevant degree (2:2 or higher) essential; + Minimum of 24-months in contract work essential; + Knowledge of tendering and mini-competitions desirable; + Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams desirable; + CIPS Level 4 or demonstrable equivalent work-related experience desirable; + Broad understanding of the diagnostic industry and/or NHS desirable. **Preferred Skills** + Strong commercial acumen and pragmatism; + Excellent interpersonal skills; + Proven track record in building and maintaining relationships; + Highly PC literate; + Proficient at analysing data, and working with large data sets; + Advanced excel skills; + High level of attention to detail. **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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. 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