Director, Category Management, Procurement R&D

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States AbbVie Full time

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us Follow @abbvie onTwitter,Facebook,Instagram,YouTubeandLinkedIn.
Job Description

Purpose: As a key member of the R&D Procurement Team this role provides maximum value to the corporation through coordinated strategic sourcing and category management for Research & Development goods and services.

Job Description

Positions the company for optimum supply chain value through selection of quality suppliers, fact-based negotiations, and performance-based contracting to protect the company interests.Develop and execute sourcing strategies for a designated AbbVie function. Ensure global participation, alignment and adoption.Market Analysis, Spend Analysis, RFI/RFP/RFQ, Supplier Evaluation, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Compliance.Lead organization through significant initiatives.Gain senior stakeholder alignment.Assemble successful cross functional teams to develop cost modeling and analytics, evaluate total cost, total savings potential, sourcing options, regulatory/legal/quality impact and production/operation impact of sourcing opportunities.Drive and manage change and process efficiencies.Build and develop a team that exhibits all aspects of AbbVie Culture. Provide leadership to personnel.Obtain and maintain an in- depth knowledge of individual category expertise, brand positioning, supplier base, market strategy, stakeholder strategy, investment strategy, brand life cycle, regulatory rulings, compliance changes and industry trends. #LI-AL1
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree: Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Chemistry/Biology or like degree. M.S. Business Administration, Finance or Technical preferred. 12 years of total combined minimum experience required. Experience in Pharma preferred. Required experiences: Recognized as Sourcing Authority, Global Experience, Project Management, Conflict Resolution, Seasoned Negotiator, Cost Analysis, Financial Analysis, Quality Systems, Regulatory Issues, Compliance, Contracting Experience, Technical Experience, Computer Applications. Strong Communication/Persuasion, Presentation and Interpersonal Skills. People Management. Possess excellent skills to build relationships effectively, select and matrix manage subject matter experts appropriately and productively interface with all levels of management. Strong project and change management skills. Key Stakeholders Affiliate General Managers

Regional Finance Director

Regional Heads of Business (corporate staff functions & R&D)
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms. This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVies policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit

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