Global Technology Procurement Leader

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Senior Director of Category Management and Procurement Technology to lead end-to-end category strategies for the Technology spend, partnering with Technology leaders and the Chief Procurement Officer. You will drive speed, rigor, and scalability while enabling scientific innovation across all Technology categories, including AI and emerging platforms.

The role requires deep category expertise, a bias for collaborative action, and an ability to operate in a fast-moving,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, business, finance, supply chain, engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 12+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience; 5+ years in pharmaceutical or life sciences preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in Technology procurement.
• Proven experience leading teams and complex category portfolios.
• Professional certification in procurement, supply chain, or Six Sigma desirable.
• Experience with procurement systems such as Coupa, SAP and Ariba preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract law; understanding of global complexities preferred.
• Prior experience with transformation initiatives and change management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of accountability to the VP of EFC Procurement and the CPO for all Technology categories.
• Own and lead global category strategies that balance speed of execution, risk management, value creation, and long-term scalability.
• Ensure category strategies are directly aligned to the Technology portfolio and roadmap, enabling timely delivery of programs across development stages.
• Provide procurement oversight and execution leadership for the Technology portfolio, ensuring priorities are clear and resources are deployed where they matter most.
• Lead the development and execution of robust Category Management Plans that deliver measurable value, synergies, and operational efficiency with timely actions.
• Drive continuous improvement across people, process, governance, systems integration, and reporting.
• Translate complex analysis into clear strategic insights, financial impact, and executive-ready recommendations.
• Charting the course and driving strategic roadmap, timing, details, value, and overall delivery of outcomes.
• Driving and owning the most complex programs/projects while delivering a player/coach and
• Apply depth of category knowledge, supply markets, external benchmarks, projects, and team dynamics for proper awareness through action optimizations.
• Leverage cross-functional relationships, vendor landscapes, and technology to optimize the Enterprise portfolios.
• Maintain P&L accountability for the portfolio, including budget management, value delivery, and financial performance tracking.
• Act as a trusted thought partner to Technology leadership, ensuring procurement strategies anticipate scientific needs and enable innovation rather than constrain it.
• Drive Business relationships and influence with a collaborative and challenger business partnering model
• Proactively solicit feedback from internal customers and address gaps in service, execution, or alignment.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships grounded in transparency, accountability, and enterprise-first decision making.
• Lead, coach, and develop a global team of category managers, building deep capability and a strong succession pipeline.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture that encourages ownership, learning, collaboration, and constructive challenge
• Play a visible leadership role in transforming Technology Procurement; simplifying how work gets done, strengthening governance, and raising the bar on performance and professionalism.
• Provide thought leadership, insights, and trends into advancements in technology, AI and digital transformation.
• Champion AbbVie s Ways We Work by modeling open dialogue, decisive leadership, adaptability, and accountability.
• Strategic thinker with a strong execution mindset and bias toward action
• Exceptional communicator and influencer across functions, levels, and geographies
• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, make timely decisions, and adapt plans as priorities evolve
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to quantify and communicate value
• Culturally agile leader who values inclusion and thrives in a global organization

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement leadership

Category management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Financial acumen

Change management

Communication skills

AI/digital transformation awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Coupa

SAP

Ariba

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Senior Director of Category Management and Procurement Technology to lead end-to-end category strategies for the Technology spend, partnering with Technology leaders and the Chief Procurement Officer. You will drive speed, rigor, and scalability while enabling scientific innovation across all Technology categories, including AI and emerging platforms.

The role requires deep category expertise, a bias for collaborative action, and an ability to operate in a fast-moving,