Strategic Category Lead – Pharma & Contract Packaging

Allergan; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie seeks an Associate Director to lead strategic procurement for Third Party Manufacturing (TPM), focusing on packaging and drug product. You will collaborate with Directors and VP-level stakeholders to deliver end-to-end sourcing and procurement execution across primary and secondary packaging TPMs.

The role drives cost optimization, supplier partnerships, and risk management through data analytics and cross-functional leadership, with emphasis on sustainability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic procurement and category management with market analysis and cost engineering.
• Ability to lead complex procurement projects and drive change across functions.
• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Directors/VP-level stakeholders to implement category strategies.
• Develop annual strategic plans and analyze spend for cost optimization.
• Monitor market trends, conduct competitive analysis and relay insights to leadership.
• Drive supplier collaborations to achieve cost savings, innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Lead sustainability, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.
• Support end-to-end procurement processes from sourcing to contract execution.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Executive functioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Power Platform)

Job description

AbbVie seeks an Associate Director to lead strategic procurement for Third Party Manufacturing (TPM), focusing on packaging and drug product. You will collaborate with Directors and VP-level stakeholders to deliver end-to-end sourcing and procurement execution across primary and secondary packaging TPMs.

The role drives cost optimization, supplier partnerships, and risk management through data analytics and cross-functional leadership, with emphasis on sustainability and continuous improvement.