Associate Director Mid-Stream Operations

Join an evolving agile diverse and global function poised to deliver value beyond financials through category management innovative problemsolving data and analytics risk management and supplier management. Our Procurement team is integral to driving AbbVies business strategy serving as trusted partners with leading capabilities and a customer of choice for our suppliers.  

This new Procurement leader will play a strategic role in building a nextgeneration approach to Procurement as it transforms to become a trusted business partner and an enabler of key business strategy along with customer of choice for suppliers. Now is the time to join a bestinclass Procurement organization shaping the future of value generation. 

MidStream Operations Lead is responsible for operationalizing and expanding midstream procurement strategies to align with business goals. This roles objectives include optimizing middle office operations spearheading lowtouch category management and supervising of operational sourcing and contract management processes. The lead will also be responsible for cultivating teams functional knowledge and fostering strong crossfunctional collaboration to deliver highquality outcomes

Develop and oversee of sourcing strategies ensuring successful delivery and management of crossdivisional sourcing projects that align with organizations strategic goals

Define strategic value drivers and comprehensive annual plans for lowtouch categories incorporating category strategies that align with Category Team initiatives and priorities

Supervise operational sourcing and contract management processes such as development and negotiation of confidential agreements ensuring adherence to agreed category strategies and polices

Spearhead lowtouch category management from initiation to completion providing strategic direction and subject matter expertise to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and objectives

Cultivate teams understanding of approved buying channels and contracting policies through training and development empowering them to guide stakeholders toward optimal purchasing strategies

Establish key performance indicators in collaboration with functional leadership and develop action plans to enhance performance by setting measurable goals and implementing targeted strategies for improvement

Drive continuous improvement in midstream operations by leveraging insights on products and priorities to adapt processes that align with business needs ensuring sustainable adoption of changes

Lead and nurture a team of specialists by setting ambitious performance targets providing tailored coaching and evaluating team performance fostering culture of excellence and innovation

Serve as subject matter expert on midstream operations providing guidance and insights to internal teams and relevant stakeholders groups to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.

Champion crossfunctional collaboration and forge strategic partnerships with other teams to ensure alignment and drive operational excellence

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Qualifications :

BA/BS in Business Administration Supply Chain or related degrees; MBA/MS preferred

810 years of Procurement experience including over 10 years in a leadership role; pharmaceutical industry knowledge preferred

5 years of SourcetoPay experience preferred with proven experience in managing lowtouch category strategies and sourcing and contracting processes within global context

Proven track record in managing lowtouch category strategy and executing successful negotiations

Proficient in budget management and operational oversight ensuring adherence to standards and priorities

5 years of experience working with SourcetoPay systems (i.e. Coupa SAP S/4HANA)

Innovative problemsolving skills and strategic thinking combined with a solutionoriented mindset enabling creative approaches that challenge the status quo and clear communication at all organizational levels

Exceptional project management skills with a proven track record of delivering transparent comprehensive reporting ensuring alignment with strategic goals and organizational accountability

Exceptional crossfunctional collaboration and business stakeholder management abilities supported by exceptional soft skills and emotional intelligence to facilitate effective communication and robust relationshipbuilding

Impactful executive functioning abilities and autonomous work ethic maintaining efficient performance in challenging situations and building consensus in decisionmaking

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our shortterm incentive programs. 

• This job is eligible to participate in our longterm incentive programs

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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