Associate Director, Procurement - Capital Projects

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL

5d • $141,500 - $268,500

About The Position

The Associate Director, Procurement - Capital Projects partners with VP-level business or functional stakeholders to develop global procurement strategies for a procurement category. The role contributes market expertise, analysis, and understanding of broader business objectives to cross-functional strategic decision-making, and builds an annual strategic plan aligned with organizational goals. It leads a team of managers in achieving performance targets.

The position develops supplier value drivers and relationship-management strategies, integrates sustainability and ESG measures into category strategies, and proactively manages procurement risks and compliance. It directs cross-functional category projects, pursues process optimization and continuous improvement through data analytics, and leads end-to-end procurement from sourcing strategy through contract negotiation and execution. It also coaches and evaluates managers and helps plan workforce capabilities and staffing needs.

The position includes travel 10% of the time. The posted annual base salary range is USD 141,500–268,500. Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance, and 401(k), and the role is eligible to participate in long-term incentive programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in capital projects procurement, supply chain, or a related business or operations function; the posting states a range of 7–10 years.
• Previous experience leading category teams, partnering with major suppliers, and reporting to senior leaders.
• Strong proficiency in developing high-impact executive-level deliverables.
• Expertise in category management, including market analysis and cost and financial assessment.
• Fluency in negotiation and bidding, and ability to oversee complex projects with effective change management.
• Strong internal stakeholder management and influence, aligning procurement strategies with business needs and building collaborative supplier relationships.
• Strategic thinking, accountability, and ability to anticipate trends and deliver impactful procurement outcomes.
• Innovative problem-solving, executive presence, and influential communication at all organizational levels.
• Cross-functional leadership and conflict-resolution skills, including navigating diverse team dynamics.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with effective communication and relationship-building across a matrixed organization.
• Resilience under pressure, an autonomous work ethic, and ability to make independent decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Partner with VP-level business or functional stakeholders to develop global procurement strategies for a procurement category, acting as a Business Partner where necessary.
• Build a comprehensive annual strategic plan for the category, aligning category strategies with overall business goals.
• Contribute market intelligence, industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to cross-functional strategic decision-making.
• Define strategic value drivers with key category suppliers to establish collaborative partnerships, secure cost savings, optimize processes, and enhance procurement value.
• Integrate sustainability and ESG measures into category strategies and work with suppliers to improve sustainable and responsible sourcing.
• Lead Supplier Relationship Management strategies and drive supplier innovation to deliver long-term business needs.
• Develop and activate mitigation strategies to manage procurement risks and ensure compliance.
• Manage category-related projects from initiation through completion, guiding cross-functional teams and pursuing process optimization and efficiency gains.
• Use data analytics to develop long-term continuous improvement programs that support strategic objectives.
• Lead the end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing strategy through contract negotiation and execution, including negotiations with key suppliers.
• Lead and coach a team of Managers, set performance targets, provide tailored coaching, and evaluate performance.
• Assist with planning for skillsets, workforce requirements, capability needs, and long-term organizational staffing goals.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Eligible to participate in long-term incentive programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager