AbbVie

Senior Specialist, Category Management (R&D Services)

AbbVie • $95K — $115K *
North Chicago, IL 60064In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years in procurement, supply chain, or relevant operations function.
  • Experience in category management, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Power Platform.
  • Ability to learn quickly across various industries and sectors.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills in diverse team environments.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Category Directors to implement subcategory-specific procurement strategies.
  • Monitor and enhance the effectiveness of procurement strategies aligning with business goals.
  • Report on supplier processes to inform strategic decisions considering industry trends and market dynamics.
  • Track initiatives for driving value with suppliers, focusing on cost savings.
  • Promote sustainability initiatives while working with suppliers on responsible sourcing.
  • Manage Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategies for long-term supply agreements.
  • Execute project management for strategic category-related projects, fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees.
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
  • Participation in short-term incentive programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Senior Specialist, Category Management executes sub-category procurement strategy as part of the larger category management team, reporting up to Category Managers and Directors. This role contributes to the end-to-end procurement process including contracting and supplier relationship management, ensuring that activities comply with defined processes and in line with broader category strategy. The Senior Specialist also enables the execution of procurement projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities
  • Partner with Category Directors and Associate Directors to execute subcategory-specific procurement strategies.
  • Implement and monitor effectiveness of strategies for the relevant category, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
  • Report on supplier process and operational health, informing Category Leaders to enable strategic decision-making, incorporating industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics.
  • Monitor initiatives to drive value with category suppliers, tracking cost savings and enhancing overall procurement value.
  • Enable sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) measures, working alongside suppliers to enhance sustainable and responsible sourcing practices.
  • Execute Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategies, managing relationships with category suppliers and collaborating to enact creative and cutting-edge solutions that deliver on long-term business needs.
  • Implement mitigation strategies to proactively manage procurement risk across the relevant category, maintaining process and policy compliance.
  • Ensure effective project management from initiation to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic category-related projects. Assist category leaders with opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains, executing continuous improvement programs that achieve strategic objectives.
  • Assist with the end-to-end procurement process from sourcing strategy to contract negotiation and execution, enabling negotiations with category suppliers and facilitating decisions by developing the required analysis and gathering relevant data.
  • Develop own capabilities and accumulates category expertise in accordance with individual learning path. Actively enable team goals, ensuring performance targets and objectives are delivered successfully.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Mgmt or related field. In lieu of degree, equivalent, relevant years of experience may suffice.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related business or operations function.
  • Previous experience in category management, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Power Platform).
  • Fast learner comfortable navigating across a range of industries and sectors.
  • High cross-functional collaboration abilities and teamwork skills, effectively navigating and coordinating diverse team dynamics.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, facilitating empathetic interactions, effective communication, and robust relationship-building across a matrixed organization.
  • Impactful executive functioning abilities and autonomous work ethic, maintaining efficient performance in challenging situations and building consensus in decision-making.

Key Stakeholders

Business Leads, Business Partners, Category Leads, Procurement Leads/Managers, Procurement Strategy & Capabilities Office

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 short-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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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