IT Business Relationship Manager - Supply Chain EPD

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,200 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About the Role

We are hiring an IT Business Relationship Manager (BRM) to act as the key interface between IT and the Supply Chain organization. This is a high-impact, autonomous role where you will represent IT locally in Dublin while collaborating with global teams across Latin America and the Netherlands.

You will play a critical role in translating supply chain business needs into technology solutions, ensuring effective communication, and driving delivery across a distributed, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary IT partner for Supply Chain stakeholders in Dublin

Translate business needs into clear, actionable IT requirements

Drive demand intake, prioritisation, and alignment with global IT teams

Collaborate with geographically distributed teams to deliver solutions end-to-end

Ensure clear communication and alignment between business and IT across regions

Support planning, inventory, and supply chain optimisation initiatives

Contribute to roadmapping and continuous improvement of supply chain systems

Ensure visibility of risks, dependencies, and progress across initiatives

About You

Experience

5–10 years’ experience across Supply Chain, IT, or Digital roles

Strong experience in Supply Chain functions , particularly

Planning

Inventory management

Proven experience working in cross-functional and international environments

Experience in business-facing IT roles (BRM, Business Analyst, Product Owner, etc.)

Core Skills

Supply Chain Expertise

Strong understanding of planning and inventory processes

Ability to engage credibly with business stakeholders

Communication & Influence

Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to operate independently and represent IT without local team support

Autonomy & Stakeholder Management

Comfortable working as a standalone IT representative in Dublin

Strong coordination skills across remote/global teams

Technical Knowledge (Preferred)

Familiarity with ERP or Supply Chain systems (e.g., SAP or similar)

General understanding of IT delivery and project lifecycle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, IT, or related field

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