Strategic External Supply Manager

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

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.