Global Director, Tech & AI Procurement & Category Management

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 206,500 - 393,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie is hiring a Senior Director of Category Management and Procurement in North Chicago. This role requires extensive experience in strategic sourcing and technology procurement while leading a global team to optimize procurement processes. The ideal candidate will drive innovation in technology and AI procurement strategies.

Key responsibilities include overseeing category management, ensuring alignment with technology portfolios, and leading a team focused on transforming procurement into a high-performance organization.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical or life sciences preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in Technology procurement.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead global category strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement across people and processes.
• Chart a strategic roadmap for procurement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Leadership

Technology procurement

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, business, finance, supply chain, engineering

MBA or relevant MS/PhD

Tools

Coupa

SAP

Ariba

Job description

AbbVie is hiring a Senior Director of Category Management and Procurement in North Chicago. This role requires extensive experience in strategic sourcing and technology procurement while leading a global team to optimize procurement processes. The ideal candidate will drive innovation in technology and AI procurement strategies.

Key responsibilities include overseeing category management, ensuring alignment with technology portfolios, and leading a team focused on transforming procurement into a high-performance organization.