Strategic TPM Category Lead – Pharma & Packaging

Allergan; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director to lead end-to-end procurement strategies for Third Party Manufacturing packaging and drug product, partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver cost-efficient sourcing and supplier collaboration across bottling, blistering, pouching, vial packaging.

This role emphasizes market analysis, cost optimization, risk management, and continuous improvement using data analytics, while guiding teams and enabling strategic decisions in a complex matrix

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Mgmt, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related function.
• Experience managing teams and leading supplier relationships.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Power Platform).
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Directors/VP-level stakeholders to develop and implement strategic procurement strategies.
• Develop annual strategic plan for the relevant category, including cost breakdown and TCO.
• Analyze spend patterns and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis; relay insights to leadership.
• Manage supplier relationships to achieve cost savings, innovation, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Communication

Executive functioning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain Mgmt / Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Power Platform)

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director to lead end-to-end procurement strategies for Third Party Manufacturing packaging and drug product, partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver cost-efficient sourcing and supplier collaboration across bottling, blistering, pouching, vial packaging.

This role emphasizes market analysis, cost optimization, risk management, and continuous improvement using data analytics, while guiding teams and enabling strategic decisions in a complex matrix