Manager, External Supply

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie External Supply Manager role in Illinois overseeing supplier relationships across AbbVie's manufacturing network. You will collaborate with Procurement, Quality, Planning, Science & Technology, and Operations to monitor performance and ensure supply, quality, and compliance.

Responsibilities include leading supplier business reviews, coordinating risk mitigation, and driving continuous improvement and cost initiatives with 1-3 suppliers. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, external manufacturing, procurement, supplier management, operations, or a related function.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in cross-functional teams to manage supplier performance and operational priorities.
• Working knowledge of supplier performance metrics, capacity planning, forecasting, and assurance of supply principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required by business needs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with assigned 1-3 suppliers in support of AbbVie's objectives.
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Quality, Planning, Science & Technology, Operations, and site stakeholders to address supplier performance and issues.
• Maintain and communicate supplier KPIs, performance metrics, and action plans for assigned suppliers.
• Coordinate and lead supplier business reviews and operational review meetings with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Lead Assurance of Supply (AoS) activities including forecast alignment and capacity planning.
• Manage routine supply, service, and quality escalations to support timely resolution.
• Support due diligence, qualification, and implementation for new materials and changes.
• Drive continuous improvement, productivity, and cost initiatives with suppliers; assist with RFPs/RFx as needed.
• Represent External Supply in cross-functional meetings and support budgets related to supplier management.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, Science, or a related field

Tools

SAP

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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Company 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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

The External Supply Manager is responsible for managing assigned supplier relationships in support of AbbVies manufacturing network. The role partners cross-functionally to monitor supplier performance, drive assurance of supply (AoS) activities, coordinate operational activities, and help ensure quality, compliance, and service requirements are met. The External Supply Manager works closely with Procurement, Quality, Planning, Science & Technology, Operations, and Site Stakeholders to support supplier performance management, business reviews, issue resolution, supplier onboarding, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective, mutually beneficial relationships with assigned 1-3 suppliers in support of AbbVies business and operational objectives
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Quality, Planning, Science & Technology, Operations, and site stakeholders to address supplier performance and operational issues.
• Maintain and communicate supplier KPIs, performance metrics, and action plans for assigned suppliers.
• Coordinate and lead supplier business reviews and operational review meetings and track follow-up actions to completion and ensure effective and timely communication with internal stakeholders and external supplier partners.
• Lead Assurance of Supply (AoS) activities for assigned suppliers, including forecast alignment, capacity planning, risk identification, and mitigation actions.
• Manage routine supply, service, and quality escalations with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support timely resolution.
• Support due diligence, qualification, and implementation activities for new materials and change notifications, as applicable.
• Drive and support continuous improvement, productivity, and cost improvement initiatives with assigned suppliers; support the drafting, issuance, and collation of Requests for Proposal (RFPs/RFx), as needed.
• Represent the External Supply function in cross-functional meetings and maintain effective communication with internal and external partners; support financial processes related to supplier management activities, including development and maintenance of project and operational budgets.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, Science, or a related field required; masters degree or MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, external manufacturing, procurement, supplier management, operations, or a related function.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in cross-functional teams to manage supplier performance and operational priorities.
• Working knowledge of supplier performance metrics, capacity planning, forecasting, and assurance of supply principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing raw material external suppliers relationships in regulated industries.
• Experience operating in a regulated environment and supporting quality and technical requirements, including cGMP requirements, as applicable.
• Experience facilitating supplier business reviews and driving performance improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with ERP (SAP) supplier quality systems and regulated documentation, including deviations, change controls, and corrective actions.

Key Stakeholders

Manufacturing Site leads, Category Managers, Quality Site Leads, Process Development Science and Technology leads, Site Procurement, Supply Chain, and Brand Teams

Additional Information

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 this posting 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 and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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