Associate Director, Procurement Communications and Integrated Management

This is a hybrid role with 3 days onsite in the AbbVie North Chicago office.

The Associate Director Procurement Communications and Integrated Management leads the development execution and oversight of global communications and integrated management initiatives within the Procurement organization. This strategic role is accountable for elevating the reputation and internal culture of Procurement driving business priorities and maximizing value through effective stakeholder engagement best-in-class communications and project management of strategic organizational priorities such as Procurement Transformation. The position serves as a strategic counselor to the Procurement Leadership Team providing expert guidance on communications change management and transformation efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies aligned to Procurement and enterprise priorities ensuring clear messages stakeholder engagement defined timelines budgets and contingency plans.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of annual and project-specific communications plans to support Procurements business objectives and raise executive visibility to strengthen stakeholder collaboration and demonstrate AbbVies leadership in Procurement.
• Collaborate across global cross-functional teamsincluding Corporate Communications Procurement Leadership and external partnersto drive high-impact initiatives and ensure consistent messaging throughout all channels.
• Lead end to end project management for Procurement-wide strategic initiatives that are enterprising impacting such as Procurement Culture overseeing timelines budgets and resource allocation to ensure successful on-time on-budget delivery.
• Manage the review and approval process for external and internal communications materials ensuring quality alignment and timely delivery.
• Engage with key stakeholdersincluding senior business leaders employees and suppliersto build advocacy enhance reputation and support a high-performing culture.
• Integrate innovation best practices and the latest communications technologies into Procurement communications programs; assess impact and continuously improve efforts.
• Support planning logistics and execution of Procurement Supplier Conference town halls site visits and strategic events on a local and global level including liaising with affiliates and other partners to ensure events are flawlessly executed and clearly convey strategic messaging.
• Administer the ongoing maintenance organization and governance of the Procurement SharePoint site resource library and Procurement mailbox ensuring accessibility accuracy and up-to-date resources for all stakeholders.

Key Stakeholders: Procurement Leadership Corporate Communications Business Human Resources Procurement employees external agencies suppliers and cross-functional enterprise teams.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree required (preferred fields: Communications Public Relations Marketing Business Journalism or similar).
• Minimum 10 years related experience including at least 5 years in a senior communications procurement or related high-level business environment.
• Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives timelines and budgets.
• Track record of partnering with senior management/executive leadership; strong executive presence.
• Demonstrated expertise in internal and external communications change management integrated project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal skills; executive and change/employee communication experience preferred.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to anticipate company and team needs
• Experience managing agencies and vendors; ability to manage complex budgets in compliance with company and industry policies.
• Experience in the healthcare/biopharma industry and global/matrix organizations a plus.

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. 

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