Category Manager

2 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States AbbVie Full time
Job Overview

Absorb the challenge of leading category sourcing initiatives that span local, domestic, and international purchasing organizations. As a Category Manager at AbbVie, you will establish, articulate, and implement sourcing strategies for individual spend categories, capital projects, supplier networks, and geographic regions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conceive, initiate, develop, communicate, and manage the execution of purchasing strategies
  • Deliver successful cross-divisional sourcing projects that yield benefits to the corporation
  • Skilled approach to execution of the negotiation process, including the use of information, best-of-breed practice, and deal closure
  • Communicate with management and stakeholder groups affected by the team's sourcing decisions
  • Initiate and cultivate open, honest, and beneficial relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
  • Take initiative to resolve conflicts constructively
  • Use analytical abilities to gather, analyze, and establish spend baselines
  • Timely execution of an established sourcing process for all projects
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Chemistry/Biology, or a related field
  • 6 years of total combined minimum experience required
  • Recognized as a Sourcing Authority, Project Management, Conflict Resolution, Seasoned Negotiator, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Value Engineering, Cost Analysis, Financial Analysis, Quality Systems and Documentation, Regulatory Issues, Compliance, Contracting Experience, Commercial and Construction Law, Technical Experience, Computer Applications, Supervision of Matrix Organization, Strong Communication/Persuasion, Presentation, and Interpersonal Skills
  • Ability to lead teams through the sourcing process and keep members focused on a fact-based conclusion without defaulting to a compromise position
  • Demonstrates the ability to plan, execute, and measure successful project implementations
What We Offer

AbbVie offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

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