Manager, Category Management (API, Intermediates, Starting Materials)

AbbVie; Aprilia; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global biopharmaceutical company in Dublin seeks a Manager for Category Management. The role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing a team to ensure excellence in procurement processes. Candidates should have 7+ years of relevant experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A Bachelor’s degree is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity.

Competenze

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related function.
• Experience managing teams in procurement and leading supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Mansioni

• Develop category-specific procurement strategies with stakeholders.
• Manage supplier performance focusing on sustainability measures.
• Lead team and monitor progress toward performance targets.

Conoscenze

Project management

Supplier relationship management

Strategic procurement

Data analytics

Negotiation skills

Collaborative problem-solving

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Strumenti

Microsoft Office suite (Power Platform)

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Manager, Category Management (API, Intermediates, Starting Materials) – AbbVie

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Company information: 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. For more information, visit www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok.

Job Description

Purpose

The Category Manager (API, Intermediates, Starting Materials) leads the implementation of category procurement strategy, developed in partnership with Category Directors and VP-level business stakeholders. This role oversees the end-to-end procurement process, manages a team of Specialists to ensure excellence in all activities and policy compliance. The Category Manager develops team capabilities and assists leadership in identifying workforce planning needs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Director/VP-level business or functional stakeholders to develop category-specific procurement strategies and contribute to the annual strategic plan for the relevant category, aligning with overall business goals.
• Relay insights and market intelligence from team analysis to Directors and Associate Directors to inform strategic decisions; stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics.
• Manage strategic value drivers with key category suppliers to secure collaborative partnerships that drive cost savings, process optimization, and procurement value.
• Manage and monitor supplier performance on sustainability and ESG measures, working with suppliers to enhance sustainable sourcing practices.
• Enable Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategies, driving innovation with key category suppliers and collaborating on long-term business needs.
• Implement mitigation strategies to proactively manage procurement risk across the category, ensuring process and policy compliance.
• Ensure effective project management from initiation to completion, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver category-related projects.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains, using data analytics to support long-term continuous improvement programs.
• Assist with end-to-end procurement from sourcing strategy to contract negotiation and execution, supporting negotiations and facilitating informed decisions.
• Lead and develop the team, monitor progress toward performance targets, and address workforce requirements with action plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related function.
• Experience managing teams in procurement and leading supplier relationships.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Power Platform).
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Specific expertise in category management, market analysis, cost and financial assessment, and strategic procurement decisions.
• Ability to assist in negotiation and bidding; adept at managing complex projects with change management.
• Strong ability to build and manage collaborative supplier relationships aligned with business needs.
• Innovative problem-solving, solution-focused mindset, and strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and an autonomous work ethic; ability to build consensus and navigate a matrixed organization.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving the community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research