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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026. Abbott Laboratories scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Abbott is an American healthcare company founded in 1888 by a Chicago physician who began making precise doses of alkaloid medicines for his own patients. It now operates four large businesses: diagnostics, including the point-of-care and molecular testing that scaled during the pandemic, medical devices spanning cardiac rhythm, structural heart, neuromodulation and continuous glucose monitoring, nutrition brands such as Similac and Ensure, and established pharmaceuticals sold mainly in emerging markets. The company is headquartered in North Chicago, Illinois, and separated its research-based drug business as AbbVie in 2013.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Are you a recent graduate looking to start your career in procurment within a leading global healthcare company?

Abbott South Africa is seeking motivated and enthusiastic graduates to join our ProcurementInternship Programme. This opportunity offers hands-on experience across key commercial operations, providing valuable exposure to procurementactivities, and business operations within the healthcare industry.

This internship is designed to provide graduates with meaningful learning opportunities, professional development, and real-world experience within a fast-paced healthcare environment.

What You'll Gain

  • Exposure to a leading multinational healthcare organization
  • Practical experience across, Customer Service,and Procurementfunctions
  • Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
  • Professional development within a global corporate environment
  • Insight into healthcare supply chain operations and best practices
  • Exposure to cross-functional business processes and stakeholder management

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • A completed Degree or Diploma inSupply Chain Management,Logistics,Procurement, or a related field
  • Not be currently employed
  • Ideally have no formal work experience
  • Be available to start on 1 November (that includes - your studies must be complete )
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Officeapplications

Why Abbott?

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live healthier lives through innovative healthcare solutions. Our interns are provided with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful work that impacts patients and healthcare providers across the world.

If you're passionate about Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, or Customer Serviceand are looking to build your career within a world-class organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now

Please submit the following:

  • Updated CV
  • Academic Transcript
  • Copy of Qualification or Proof of Completion
  • South African ID

Please note: You will be required to complete a video interview within a short time frame as part of the selection process.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

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

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

DIVISION:

GPS Global Purchasing Services

LOCATION:

South Africa > Johannesburg : Abbott Place

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable
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