Procurement Strategy & Supplier Management Lead

AbbVie; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie, a leader in innovative medicines, seeks a Manager of Procurement Management in the United States. The role oversees strategic sourcing through contracting, ensuring policy compliance and supplier diversity.

You will drive supplier performance, manage risks, and lead a team to deliver savings and resilient supply. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in procurement or related fields, with strong analytics and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Mgmt or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related function.
• Experience managing teams and understanding procurement operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities from strategic sourcing to contracting, ensuring detailed execution.
• Maintain compliance with procurement policy and supplier diversity/sustainability requirements.
• Drive supplier management and alignment to SRM strategy with Procurement Lead and Category Managers.
• Implement risk mitigation plans and report procurement risks to safeguard interests.
• Maintain excellence in contract execution from source to contract and requisition to pay.
• Enable savings and assure supply; manage leakage across downstream processes.
• Lead and coach a team of Specialists and set performance targets.
• Partner with Procurement leaders and business partners to define skillsets and staffing goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Job description

AbbVie, a leader in innovative medicines, seeks a Manager of Procurement Management in the United States. The role oversees strategic sourcing through contracting, ensuring policy compliance and supplier diversity.

You will drive supplier performance, manage risks, and lead a team to deliver savings and resilient supply. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in procurement or related fields, with strong analytics and leadership capabilities.