Procurement Specialist I
North Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Purpose:
The Procurement Specialist I is responsible for executing end-to-end procurement processes in alignment with business goals and industry best practices ensuring compliance with procurement policies and contributing to supplier diversity and sustainability. This role plays a key part in executing tactical supplier performance management activities implementing continuous improvement projects and driving day-to-day supplier excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Drive the endtoend execution of the Tactical Supplier Performance Management activities ensuring every stage from contract compliance invoice validation and supplier performance evaluation is delivered with accuracy transparency and accountability.
- Conduct in-depth reviews of supplier contracts confirming that each deliverable pricing arrangement schedule commitment and contractual obligation is fully met.
- Perform the invoice validation process for suppliers comparing submitted invoices against approved contract terms agreed quantities timeframes and accepted deliverables. Authorize payments only after precise verification and act quickly to resolve any disputes or errors.
- Measure and monitor supplier performance using agreed performance indicators. Participate in performance review meetings capture outcomes and track followup actions to closure.
- Responsible for data analysis and administrative support for tactical supplier performance management including supplier metrics and research master data monthly/quarterly reporting other as required.
- Execute continuous improvement projects embracing and furthering a spirit of adaptability and innovation in procurement operations.
- Respond promptly and comprehensively to adhoc data requests performance analyses and reporting needs.
- Undertake additional tasks as assigned that contribute to the success of the Procurement team and its objectives.
- Actively enable team goals ensuring performance targets and objectives are delivered successfully.
Qualifications :
- Required: Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or related field
- Required: Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement supply chain or related business or operations function.
- Required: Strong attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including MS Excel PowerPoint Word Visio and Outlook.
- Innovative problem-solving skills combined with a solution-oriented mindset enabling creative approaches and clear communication at all organizational levels.
- Cross-functional collaboration abilities and teamwork skills effectively navigating diverse team dynamics
- Ability to lead communication strategy to all team members stakeholders management and suppliers
- Strong work ethic
- Maintaining efficient performance in challenging situations and building consensus in decision-making.
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
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 roleat the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors 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 isearned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that areallocable 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 absolutediscretion 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
About Company
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