Contract Specialist Lead, PSS Contract Management

North Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Purpose

The Senior Specialist Low Touch Procurement works within Procurement Shared Services which provides contracting and/or sourcing direction to multiple functional areas within the company. The role supports the Low Touch Procurement Lead and is responsible for supporting enforcing and managing the strategy at the transactional level set by the Category Management Team at the site in concert with the Corporations overall strategies. The positions objective is to lead through execution of assigned transactions while deploying process efficiencies.

Responsibilities

Understand the Organizations approved buying channels and contracting policy for goods and services and help guide requestors to the appropriate buying channel Supplier Management Team.
Support and collect due diligence information required for evaluating and approving new suppliers in line with the Preferred Supplier Networks (PSN)
Manage standard Procure-to-Pay intake contract requests within established Service Level metrics with administrative support for purchasing projects and supplier management (contract reviews bid summary justifications vendor record updates approving Purchase Orders data analysis)
Works with high ethical standard in compliance with the law and the AbbVie policies and procedures
Support the Category Management Team strategy by enforcing the supplier preferred network having understanding of Category Management Team initiatives/priorities having subject matter expertise and educating stakeholders of the same
Effectively develop and negotiate confidentiality agreements stand alone contracts and Statements of Work and any other agreement in alignment with agreed category strategies at a financial approved and authorized for the position
Lead in the development deployement and execution of process efficiency related projects that serve to improve customer experiene within the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process
Be a subject matter expert over Procurement processes & across all categories within the Procurement Team
Develop & lead stakeholder educational forum around the Procurement initiatives processes and etc.
Responsible for mentoring junior Procurement professionals

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree or 4 years equivalent work experience
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of procurement/negotiations experience in purchasing preferably but not limited to Pharmaceutical.
Strong knowledge of MS Excel PowerPoint Word and Outlook. Possesses ability to learn and utilize other software tools as necessary. Strong experience of customer services type roles.
Solid experience conducting vendor negotiations. Solid experience with developing & deploying process efficiencies.
Strong communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively communicate to all team members stakeholders management and suppliers preferred.
Ability to prioritize and organize workload across multiple projects preferred.
Ability to develop and grow relationships with stakeholders preferred.
Ability to comprehend procurement processes as well as basic knowledge of indirect products and services used globally preferred.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction preferred.

Key Stakeholders

External Vendors Category Management Team business partners (e.g. finance business owners other support functions)and leadership within the Procurement Team

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.

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.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more visit & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation click here to learn more:

Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

PurposeThe Senior Specialist Low Touch Procurement works within Procurement Shared Services which provides contracting and/or sourcing direction to multiple functional areas within the company. The role supports the Low Touch Procurement Lead and is responsible for supporting enforcing and managing ...

Purpose

Responsibilities

Understand the Organizations approved buying channels and contracting policy for goods and services and help guide requestors to the appropriate buying channel Supplier Management Team.
Support and collect due diligence information required for evaluating and approving new suppliers in line with the Preferred Supplier Networks (PSN)
Manage standard Procure-to-Pay intake contract requests within established Service Level metrics with administrative support for purchasing projects and supplier management (contract reviews bid summary justifications vendor record updates approving Purchase Orders data analysis)
Works with high ethical standard in compliance with the law and the AbbVie policies and procedures
Support the Category Management Team strategy by enforcing the supplier preferred network having understanding of Category Management Team initiatives/priorities having subject matter expertise and educating stakeholders of the same
Effectively develop and negotiate confidentiality agreements stand alone contracts and Statements of Work and any other agreement in alignment with agreed category strategies at a financial approved and authorized for the position
Lead in the development deployement and execution of process efficiency related projects that serve to improve customer experiene within the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process
Be a subject matter expert over Procurement processes & across all categories within the Procurement Team
Develop & lead stakeholder educational forum around the Procurement initiatives processes and etc.
Responsible for mentoring junior Procurement professionals

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree or 4 years equivalent work experience
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of procurement/negotiations experience in purchasing preferably but not limited to Pharmaceutical.
Strong knowledge of MS Excel PowerPoint Word and Outlook. Possesses ability to learn and utilize other software tools as necessary. Strong experience of customer services type roles.
Solid experience conducting vendor negotiations. Solid experience with developing & deploying process efficiencies.
Strong communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively communicate to all team members stakeholders management and suppliers preferred.
Ability to prioritize and organize workload across multiple projects preferred.
Ability to develop and grow relationships with stakeholders preferred.
Ability to comprehend procurement processes as well as basic knowledge of indirect products and services used globally preferred.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction preferred.

Key Stakeholders

External Vendors Category Management Team business partners (e.g. finance business owners other support functions)and leadership within the Procurement Team

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.

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.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more visit & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation click here to learn more:

Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

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AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more

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