Associate Director, Supplier Relations Management
Associate Director, Supplier Relations Management
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Job Description
Purpose
Join an evolving agile diverse and global function poised to deliver value beyond financials through category management innovative problem-solving 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 next-generation 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 best-in-class Procurement organization shaping the future of value generation.
The Associate Director Supplier Management & Innovation plays a crucial role in developing and implementing advanced supplier management policies and procedures focusing on enhancing supplier interactions and performance and enabling value creation. This role involves spearheading supplier management and innovative frameworks and tools for supplier management collaborating with category managers on supplier portfolio strategies and facilitating workshops and conferences for effective supplier engagement focused on the short to mid-term (1-3 years) execution of functions strategy.
NOTE: This role is based out of our Procurement Hub in North Chicago IL and will require a HYBRID schedule (3 days in office 2 days remote).
Responsibilities
- Oversee the development and implementation of forward-thinking supplier management policies and procedures including supplier performance targets and assessment criteria.
- Spearhead the creation and implementation of innovative supplier management frameworks templates and tools that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of supplier interactions and create value across all supplier tiers.
- Collaborate with category managers to develop and execute strategies for efficient supplier portfolio management encompassing segmentation and rationalization initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.
- Facilitate dynamic and constructive supplier workshops and conferences establishing robust communication channels that enables effective collaboration and information sharing with suppliers.
- Drive ongoing supplier performance improvement initiatives by working closely with category management teams including overseeing supplier business reviews and targeted improvement plans.
- Implement comprehensive process tracking and reporting to assess and refine supplier performance targets while enforcing governance structures for supplier management.
- Provide strategic leadership to the Supplier Management & Innovation team guiding the team in implementing and adhering to approved policies frameworks and processes for supplier management.
- Cultivate a culture of excellence innovation and continuous improvement while ensuring growth and development in the teams individual members and broader capabilities.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree required; concentration in Business Administration Supply Chain Mgmt or related field desired. Masters degree is preferred.
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in areas such as: procurement supplier management supply chain or related business function.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing senior internal business and functional leaders.
- Proven expertise in category management and detailed understanding of supplier relationship management.
- Experience optimizing supplier portfolios and managing supplier relationships in a procurement function.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is required.
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 short-term incentive programs.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term 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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Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
