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Senior Director, Category Management and Procurement - API and Third Party Manufacturing

AbbVie

Global leadership position directing category management and procurement strategy for third-party manufacturing and API spend. Accountable for end-to-end portfolio execution, team leadership, and transformation initiatives across enterprise procurement operations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute global category strategies aligned with business priorities and TPM roadmap
  • Lead category management plans delivering measurable value, synergies, and operational efficiency
  • Manage P&L accountability including budget oversight and financial performance tracking
  • Lead and develop global team of category managers with focus on capability building
  • Act as trusted advisor to TPM leadership and cross-functional stakeholders on procurement strategy

Requirements

  • 12+ years strategic sourcing and procurement experience
  • 5+ years pharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience preferred
  • Demonstrated expertise in third-party manufacturing procurement
  • Proven experience leading teams and complex category portfolios
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant MS/PhD strongly preferred
  • Proficiency with procurement systems (Coupa, SAP, Ariba)
  • Understanding of global procurement best practices and contract law
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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