Associate Director, Category Management

📋 Description

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes, develop global procurement strategies, monitor contracts
• Build a comprehensive annual strategic plan for the category, incorporating strategies that align
• Lead a cross-functional team, primarily within AbbVie manufacturing sites, to inform strategic
• Define and develop strategic value drivers with key category suppliers to secure collaborative
• Integrate sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) measures into category
• Lead Supplier Management & Innovation (SMI) strategies, driving innovation with key suppliers

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Mgmt or related field. Master's degree
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related business or operations
• Previous experience leading category teams, partnering with major suppliers, and reporting to
• Strong proficiency in developing high-impact executive-level deliverables.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred.
• Comprehensive expertise in category management, including market analysis, cost and financial

🎁 Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) to eligible employees
• Long-term incentive programs
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled