AbbVie
Associate Director, Category Management - Consulting & Professional Services
AbbVie, North Chicago, Illinois, us, 60086
Overview
Associate Director, Category Management - Consulting & Professional Services. This role partners with VP-level stakeholders to develop global procurement strategies, leading a team of managers to achieve ambitious performance targets aligned with organizational goals. AbbVie describes the base pay range for this role and notes that actual pay is based on skills and experience. Base pay range $137,500.00/yr - $261,000.00/yr Responsibilities
Partner with VP-level business or functional stakeholders to develop global procurement strategies for an individual procurement category, acting as a Business Partner where necessary. Build a comprehensive annual strategic plan for the relevant category, incorporating category strategies that align with overall business goals. Contribute to a cross-functional team that informs strategic decision-making by leveraging market intelligence, staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics. Define and develop strategic value drivers with key category suppliers to secure collaborative partnerships that challenge the status quo to achieve cost savings, optimize processes, and enhance overall procurement value. Integrate sustainability and ESG measures into category strategies, collaborating with suppliers to enhance sustainable and responsible sourcing practices. Lead SRM strategies, driving innovation with key category suppliers and collaborating to enact creative and cutting-edge solutions that deliver long-term business needs. Develop and activate mitigation strategies to proactively define and manage procurement risk across the relevant category, ensuring compliance. Ensure effective project management from initiation to completion, directing cross-functional teams to deliver strategic category-related projects; identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains using data analytics for long-term continuous improvement. Drive end-to-end procurement processes from sourcing strategy to contract negotiation and execution, leading negotiations with key category suppliers and using analytical insight and strategic perspective to strengthen decisions. Lead and coach a team of Managers, setting ambitious performance targets, providing tailored coaching, and planning for skillsets, workforce requirements, and long-term staffing goals. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related function. Experience leading category teams, partnering with major suppliers, and reporting to senior leaders. Strong proficiency in developing high-impact executive-level deliverables; knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred. Comprehensive expertise in category management, including market analysis and cost/financial assessment; fluent in negotiation and overseeing complex projects with change management. Strong internal stakeholder management and influence, aligning procurement strategies with business needs. Strategic thinking, accountability, and ability to anticipate future trends; capable of taking responsibility for impactful procurement outcomes. Innovative problem-solving with executive presence; strong cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and ability to harmonize diverse teams. Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; resilient, autonomous, and able to make independent decisions in challenging situations. Additional Information
The compensation range described is a base pay range the Company believes in good faith it will pay; actual compensation depends on location and other factors and may be modified in the future. AbbVie offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in short-term and long-term incentive programs. Equal Opportunity Employer; Veterans/Disabled; reasonable accommodations available for applicants in the US and Puerto Rico. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.
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Associate Director, Category Management - Consulting & Professional Services. This role partners with VP-level stakeholders to develop global procurement strategies, leading a team of managers to achieve ambitious performance targets aligned with organizational goals. AbbVie describes the base pay range for this role and notes that actual pay is based on skills and experience. Base pay range $137,500.00/yr - $261,000.00/yr Responsibilities
Partner with VP-level business or functional stakeholders to develop global procurement strategies for an individual procurement category, acting as a Business Partner where necessary. Build a comprehensive annual strategic plan for the relevant category, incorporating category strategies that align with overall business goals. Contribute to a cross-functional team that informs strategic decision-making by leveraging market intelligence, staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics. Define and develop strategic value drivers with key category suppliers to secure collaborative partnerships that challenge the status quo to achieve cost savings, optimize processes, and enhance overall procurement value. Integrate sustainability and ESG measures into category strategies, collaborating with suppliers to enhance sustainable and responsible sourcing practices. Lead SRM strategies, driving innovation with key category suppliers and collaborating to enact creative and cutting-edge solutions that deliver long-term business needs. Develop and activate mitigation strategies to proactively define and manage procurement risk across the relevant category, ensuring compliance. Ensure effective project management from initiation to completion, directing cross-functional teams to deliver strategic category-related projects; identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains using data analytics for long-term continuous improvement. Drive end-to-end procurement processes from sourcing strategy to contract negotiation and execution, leading negotiations with key category suppliers and using analytical insight and strategic perspective to strengthen decisions. Lead and coach a team of Managers, setting ambitious performance targets, providing tailored coaching, and planning for skillsets, workforce requirements, and long-term staffing goals. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related function. Experience leading category teams, partnering with major suppliers, and reporting to senior leaders. Strong proficiency in developing high-impact executive-level deliverables; knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred. Comprehensive expertise in category management, including market analysis and cost/financial assessment; fluent in negotiation and overseeing complex projects with change management. Strong internal stakeholder management and influence, aligning procurement strategies with business needs. Strategic thinking, accountability, and ability to anticipate future trends; capable of taking responsibility for impactful procurement outcomes. Innovative problem-solving with executive presence; strong cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and ability to harmonize diverse teams. Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; resilient, autonomous, and able to make independent decisions in challenging situations. Additional Information
The compensation range described is a base pay range the Company believes in good faith it will pay; actual compensation depends on location and other factors and may be modified in the future. AbbVie offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in short-term and long-term incentive programs. Equal Opportunity Employer; Veterans/Disabled; reasonable accommodations available for applicants in the US and Puerto Rico. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.
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