Associate Director, Global Direct Procurement Process Lead (Procurement)

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director, Global Direct Procurement Process Lead to design and implement global procurement processes aimed at optimizing efficiency and compliance. The role encompasses leading procurement digital transformations and requires over 6 years of direct procurement experience, including experience with SAP S4 HANA and managing cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Incentive programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in direct procurement.
• Leading global procurement processes across multiple regions.
• Experience with data analysis tools and managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement global procurement processes.
• Lead procurement digital transformation initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP S4 HANA

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Associate Director, Global Direct Procurement Process Lead (Procurement)

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Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address future medical challenges. We aim to make a remarkable impact across key therapeutic areas such as immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care, along with products in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information, visit www.abbvie.com. Follow us on social media: @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement global procurement processes and strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks in direct procurement.
• Standardize procurement workflows across regions to ensure consistency and best practices.
• Lead procurement digital transformation initiatives for direct spend categories, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across the organization and regions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with global procurement policies, regulations, and industry standards.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in direct procurement.

Of these, at least 5 years should include:

• Leading global procurement processes across multiple regions or countries.
• Using SAP S4 HANA (procurement system), data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI), and MRP (planning systems for direct procurement).

Additionally, at least 3 years of experience should include:

• Leading business process integration, including testing phases (verification, user acceptance, regression).
• Managing lean processes or similar methodologies for process improvement, and managing complex, global projects and cross-functional teams.

This role is hybrid, requiring onsite presence 3 days a week with 2 days remote.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $164,439.50 - $261,000.00 per year.

Apply online at https://careers.abbvie.com/en or send your resume to [e-mail]. Refer to Req ID: REF40495F.

We offer comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and participation in incentive programs.

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, fostering innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, or other protected groups.