AI & Emerging Tech Procurement Leader

Allergan; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director of Category Management to shape global procurement strategies for AI and Emerging Technologies. You will partner with VP-level stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams, building capability playbooks, negotiation strategies, and training to achieve cost savings and strategic value.

Based in the US, the role focuses on governance, risk management, supplier collaboration, and long-term procurement excellence within a dynamic, regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of procurement/supply chain experience with leadership in category teams.
• Strong negotiation and bidding experience with complex projects.
• Excellent internal stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to leverage market intelligence and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Partner with VP-level stakeholders to develop global procurement strategies for AI and Emerging Technologies.
• Drive innovation and lead complex procurement programs from strategy to implementation.
• Create capability playbook and negotiation strategies for the procurement team.
• Develop SRM strategies and risk management across categories.
• Lead end-to-end procurement from sourcing to contract execution.
• Drive use cases adoption for competitive advantage.
• Coach and train teams to ensure capability strategy is executed.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Category management

Stakeholder management

SRM

Data analytics

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, technology, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director of Category Management to shape global procurement strategies for AI and Emerging Technologies. You will partner with VP-level stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams, building capability playbooks, negotiation strategies, and training to achieve cost savings and strategic value.

Based in the US, the role focuses on governance, risk management, supplier collaboration, and long-term procurement excellence within a dynamic, regulatory environment.