Senior Director, Category Management and Procurement - API and Third Party Manufacturing

AbbVie

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Florham Park, NJ
Salary
$206,500–$393,000 / yr
Posted
31 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $300k
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About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

AbbVie currently has 297 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Director, Category Management and Procurement - API and Third Party Manufacturing

The Senior Director, Category Management and Procurement – API and Third Party Manufacturing serves as a global leader within the Enterprise Procurement team. This individual is the primary point of accountability for all third-party manufacturing categories, where they will develop and execute comprehensive category management plans to ensure operational continuity and business growth. The role involves managing a global team of professionals, overseeing portfolio execution, and driving continuous improvement across systems, governance, and reporting. Key responsibilities include maintaining P&L accountability, translating complex data into strategic insights, and fostering cross-functional partnerships. Candidates should possess expertise in TPM procurement, contract law, and transformation initiatives. Preferred technical proficiencies include experience with Coupa, SAP, and Ariba. The role addresses the critical business challenge of balancing speed of execution with risk management across pharmaceutical manufacturing and development stages.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute global category strategies for all Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) spend.
  • Serve as the primary point of accountability for TPM procurement portfolios and executive leadership.
  • Manage P&L responsibilities including budget management, value delivery, and financial performance tracking.
  • Lead a global team of category managers to build capability and a strong succession pipeline.
  • Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems integration, and governance models.
  • Translate complex data into strategic insights and executive-ready recommendations for business growth.
  • Act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders to align procurement with business needs.
  • Lead the transformation of the TPM Procurement organization to improve performance and scalability.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience are required.
  • Demonstrated expertise in TPM procurement is required.
  • Proven experience leading teams and complex category portfolios is required.
  • A Bachelor's degree in science, business, finance, supply chain, engineering, or a related field is required.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences or similar fast-paced industries (preferred).
  • MBA or relevant MS/PhD degree (strongly preferred).
  • Professional certification in procurement, supply chain, or Six Sigma (desired).
  • Experience with procurement systems such as Coupa, SAP, and Ariba; understanding of contract law and global complexities (preferred).

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