Global Category Strategy Director

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Long-term incentives

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director of Category Management to lead global procurement strategies and develop a comprehensive annual plan for key categories. You will collaborate with VP-level stakeholders, drive SRM initiatives, and integrate ESG measures into sourcing strategies.

You will also guide a team of managers, negotiate contracts, and oversee end-to-end procurement processes to deliver cost savings and value across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Mgmt or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of procurement, supply chain, or related experience.
• Experience leading category teams and reporting to senior leaders.
• Strong ability to deliver executive-level deliverables.
• Pharma industry knowledge is strongly preferred.
• Expert in category management, market analysis, and cost assessment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with VP-level stakeholders to develop global procurement strategies for a category.
• Build a comprehensive annual strategic plan for the category.
• Contribute to cross-functional decision-making with market intelligence and industry trends.
• Define strategic value drivers with key suppliers to secure cost savings and process improvements.
• Lead SRM strategies and drive innovative supplier collaboration.
• Develop and activate mitigation strategies to manage procurement risk.
• Drive end-to-end procurement processes from sourcing to contract execution and negotiation.
• Lead and coach a team of Managers to achieve ambitious targets.

Skills

Category management

Executive stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director of Category Management to lead global procurement strategies and develop a comprehensive annual plan for key categories. You will collaborate with VP-level stakeholders, drive SRM initiatives, and integrate ESG measures into sourcing strategies.

You will also guide a team of managers, negotiate contracts, and oversee end-to-end procurement processes to deliver cost savings and value across the organization.