Manager, Category Manager – Primary Packing, Non-Injectables

AbbVie; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie in Illinois seeks a Category Manager of Primary Packaging Non-Injectables to lead end-to-end procurement, develop global strategies, and manage cross-functional teams across AbbVie’s manufacturing sites.

You will define strategic value drivers, integrate ESG measures, oversee supplier management & innovation, and mitigate procurement risk while aligning with business goals. Requires 7+ years in procurement and a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Mgmt or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience partnering with major suppliers and reporting to senior leaders.
• Strong negotiation and bidding skills with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes and develop global strategies.
• Build a comprehensive annual strategic plan for the category.
• Lead cross-functional teams within AbbVie manufacturing sites.
• Define strategic value drivers with key suppliers for cost savings.
• Integrate ESG measures into category strategies and supplier collaboration.
• Lead Supplier Management & Innovation (SMI) strategies and risk mitigation.
• Direct project management and drive data-driven continuous improvements.
• Own negotiation preparation and lead negotiations with suppliers.

Skills

Category management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Mgmt or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Purpose:

The Category Manager of Primary Packaging Non-Injectables partners with Director-level business or functional stakeholders to develop global procurement strategies, define strategic value drivers with key category suppliers, secure collaborative partnerships, and achieve ambitious performance targets aligned with organizational goals. Category materials include films, foils, plastic bottles and caps, resins, trays and pouches.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes, develop global procurement strategies, monitor contracts, and execute process improvements to ensure efficiency and excellence in the Primary Packaging Non-Injectables category.
• Build a comprehensive annual strategic plan for the category, incorporating strategies that align with overall business goals.
• Lead a cross-functional team, primarily within AbbVie manufacturing sites, to inform strategic decision-making by leveraging market intelligence and staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics.
• Define and develop strategic value drivers with key category suppliers to secure collaborative partnerships that challenge the status quo, achieve cost savings, optimize processes, and enhance overall procurement value.
• Integrate sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) measures into category strategies, collaborating with suppliers to enhance sustainable and responsible sourcing practices.
• Lead Supplier Management & Innovation (SMI) strategies, driving innovation with key suppliers and collaborating to enact creative and cutting-edge solutions that meet long-term business needs.
• Develop and activate mitigation strategies to proactively identify and manage procurement risk across the Primary Packaging Non-Injectables category, ensuring compliance.
• Ensure effective project management from initiation to completion, directing and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver strategic category-related projects. Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains, leveraging data analytics to develop long-term continuous improvement programs that achieve strategic objectives.
• Own negotiation preparation and alignment, and lead negotiations with key category suppliers using strong analytical insight and a strategic, long-term perspective.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Mgmt or related field. Master’s degree is preferred

Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related business or operations function.

Previous experience partnering with major suppliers, and reporting to senior leaders.

Strong proficiency in developing high-impact deliverables.

Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred.

Comprehensive experience in category management, including market analysis, cost and financial assessment, ensuring strategic and informed procurement decisions. Fluency in negotiation and bidding, adept in overseeing complex projects with a focus on effective change management.

Strong capabilities in internal stakeholder management and influence, aligning procurement strategies with business needs and fostering collaborative supplier relationships.

Strategic thinking and accountability, anticipating future trends, and taking responsibility for impactful procurement outcomes that challenge the status quo.

Innovative problem-solving skills combined with a significant executive presence, enabling creative solutions and influential communication at all organizational levels. High cross-functional leadership abilities, conflict resolution skills, effectively navigating & harmonizing diverse team dynamics.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, facilitating empathetic interactions, effective communication, and robust relationship-building across a matrixed organization. High resilience under pressure and autonomous work ethic, maintaining performance in challenging situations and making independent decisions.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof thisposting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

• This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission,incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless anduntil paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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