AbbVie

Director, Category Lead

AbbVie • $130K — $180K *
North Chicago, IL 60064In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master's preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations functions.
  • Demonstrated experience leading category management teams and reporting to senior procurement leaders.
  • Strong executive presence and ability to influence organizational stakeholders, complemented by excellent soft skills.
  • Experience and knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry are required.

Responsibilities

  • Create and implement overarching category strategies, focusing on supplier management and procurement governance.
  • Utilize data analytics for strategic transformation of procurement operations.
  • Lead innovation and manage complex strategic initiatives from conception through execution, aligning them with business objectives.
  • Engage and manage stakeholders across the enterprise, particularly within IT categories.
  • Prepare negotiations strategies and develop comprehensive category playbooks.
  • Manage Category Councils to ensure strategy alignment with regional needs.
  • Guide development of long-term strategies across multiple procurement categories, enhancing cost efficiency and quality.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Purpose

The Director, Category Management Lead plays a pivotal role in shaping long-term strategies for multiple procurement categories, ensuring strategies align with overarching business objectives. This role focuses on strategic advising and requires broad oversight of category procurement execution including supplier management, risk mitigation, and operations excellence. The Director, Category Management Lead will lead strategy through execution ensuring alignment across Category Managers, collaborating with Business Partners, cross functional partners, and capability owners to ensure efficient procurement of business needs. Specific IT categories under leadership include: Software, Hardware, Telecom, Cloud amongst other technology and services as required.

Responsibilities
  • Create overarching Category Strategy through execution inclusive of supplier strategies, governance mode, Supplier Relationship Management. Implement innovative approaches to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement activities, contributing to the organization competitive edge and financial health.
  • Employ data analytics at a strategic level to transform procurement operations and decision-making
  • Drive Innovation/Thought Leadership and lead complex programs, initiatives from strategy through implementation. Orchestrate procurement projects with a strategic lens, ensuring they are not only aligned with overarching business objectives but also contribute to the long-term strategic vision.
  • Lead Stakeholder and functional engagement and management across Enterprise, Operations, R&D, and Operations within the IT categories of leadership
  • Create Category playbooks, negotiations Strategy and Term Sheet
  • Manage Category Council that ensure category strategy pull through and regional, local requirements
  • Create project/supplier strategy team for strategy through execution based on complexities and aligned approach with established roles, escalations, and timelines
  • Oversee and guide the development and execution of long-term category strategy across multiple procurement categories, optimizing cost, efficiency, and quality.
  • Act as the critical link between the procurement and business units, ensuring that procurement strategies are aligned and actively contribute to achieving business objectives. In the absence of a designated business partner role, step into this capacity, serving as a strategic advisor and partner to senior business leadership.
  • Oversee market trend analysis and supplier landscape assessments to inform strategic decisions.
  • Champion sustainability and ESG initiatives, ensuring procurement practices align with organizational and global standards.
  • Cultivate high-level strategic partnerships with strategic category suppliers, spearheading joint initiatives that advance innovation and continuous improvement by challenging the status quo.
  • Lead a comprehensive approach to identifying and mitigating supplier risks at a category level.
  • Strategically ensure robust compliance with global standards, incorporating a holistic view that encompasses entire value chain processes.
  • Provide visionary leadership to and directly manage a team of category managers, focusing on strategic mentoring and development. Cultivate a culture that prioritizes excellence, continuous improvement, and team cohesion.
  • Implement comprehensive workforce plans that ensure the category team's capabilities are not only aligned with current organizational needs but are also scalable and adaptable for future challenges.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Mgmt., or related field. Master's degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in procurement, supply chain or related business or operations function.
  • Previous experience leading category management teams and reporting to senior procurement leadership.
  • Strong executive presence and ability to influence across the organization, supplemented by robust soft skills.
  • Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is required.


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

About AbbVie

AbbVie develops pharmaceuticals and medical devices. They provide products and services to therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology.

AbbVie Careers

Joining AbbVie means becoming part of a global team dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, our employees are united in the pursuit of groundbreaking innovation and are committed to transforming the future of healthcare with leading-edge science.

Work You’ll Do

At AbbVie, you’ll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry to solve challenging problems that have a high impact on society. Our culture fosters growth and embraces leadership and diversity training, ensuring that every team member can thrive.

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AbbVie offers a wide range of job opportunities and career paths, providing a platform where professionals can propel their careers forward. From research and development to marketing and sales, the potential to make a significant impact is limitless.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with an AbbVie internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry experience and a chance to develop essential skills in a real-world setting. Interns at AbbVie are considered integral members of the team and are given tasks that are both challenging and rewarding.

Professional Growth and Development

We believe in nurturing our team's professional growth through comprehensive training programs, leadership development opportunities, and continuous learning. Our commitment to your career growth is reflected in our robust offerings that enhance your skills and knowledge.

Benefits and Culture

AbbVie is dedicated to supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside of work. Our benefits package includes health, financial, and social benefits that are designed to support the diverse needs of our employees. Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration and innovation, fostering a workplace where all can excel.

Hiring Process

Our hiring process is designed to ensure a match that will be beneficial both for the company and for your career aspirations. From resume submission to interview, each step is an opportunity to showcase your skills and fit with the AbbVie team.

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Learn more about AbbVie
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.5 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$45.8 billion
NASDAQ
ABBV
* Ladders Estimates

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