About this role
About the Role AbbVie's Associate Director, Category Management leads procurement strategy for assigned categories, builds supplier relationships, and drives value across the organization. This role focuses on developing category strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring alignment with business objectives in a pharmaceutical context. What You'll Do
- Lead procurement activities and category management within assigned pharmaceutical categories.
- Develop and execute category strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity.
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and performance to deliver value. What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field; 10+ years procurement experience.
- Proven category leadership experience in procurement; pharmaceutical knowledge preferred.
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and supplier relationship skills.