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Director, Category Management, Procurement Pharmaceutical R&D

https:/www.abbvie.com/, North Chicago, Illinois, us, 60086


Company:

AbbVieLocation:

North Chicago, ILEmployment Type:

Full TimeDate Posted:

07/15/2024Expire Date:

09/15/2024Salary:

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Director, Category Management, Procurement Pharmaceutical R&DThis is a leadership position based out of our Corporate Headquarters in North Chicago, IL; non-local candidates would be required to relocate.Purpose:

As a key member of the R&D Procurement Team, this role provides maximum value to the corporation through coordinated strategic sourcing and category management for Research & Development goods and services.Job Responsibilities:Position the company for optimum supply chain value through selection of quality suppliers, fact-based negotiations, and performance-based contracting.Develop and execute sourcing strategies for a designated AbbVie function, ensuring global participation, alignment, and adoption.Conduct Market Analysis, Spend Analysis, RFI/RFP/RFQ, Supplier Evaluation, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, and Compliance.Lead organization through significant initiatives and gain senior stakeholder alignment.Assemble successful cross-functional teams to evaluate total cost, total savings potential, sourcing options, and other impacts of sourcing opportunities.Drive and manage change and process efficiencies.Build and develop a team that exhibits all aspects of AbbVie Culture and provide leadership to personnel.Obtain and maintain in-depth knowledge of individual category expertise, brand positioning, supplier base, market strategy, stakeholder strategy, investment strategy, brand life cycle, regulatory rulings, compliance changes, and industry trends.Qualifications & Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree: Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Chemistry/Biology or like degree. M.S. in Business Administration, Finance or Technical preferred.12 years of total combined minimum experience required; experience in Pharma preferred.Required experiences: Recognized as Sourcing Authority, Global Experience, Project Management, Conflict Resolution, Seasoned Negotiator, Cost Analysis, Financial Analysis, Quality Systems, Regulatory Issues, Compliance, Contracting Experience, Technical Experience, Computer Applications.Strong Communication/Persuasion, Presentation, and Interpersonal Skills.Strong project and change management skills.Contact Information:Company Name:

AbbVieCompany Description: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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at

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