Senior Manager, Category Management Analytical R&D

AbbVie • Irvine, CA

296d • Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of the R D Procurement function, this role provides category leadership and management oversight for the Analytical category supporting R D. Demonstrated category expertise in R D with category expertise in Laboratory Testing, Method Development, Clinical Central Laboratories, or any related categories is required for this role. This new role will have a unique opportunity to build and shape category strategies from Discovery to Development.

Requirements

• Procurement experience: 3-5 years; Pharma industry experience: 5 + years preferred.
• Overall portfolio of experience in R D areas will be considered.
• Demonstrated expertise in R D Procurement in pharmaceutical or life sciences.
• Bachelor's degree in sciences, business, supply chain, materials management, or engineering is desirable.
• MBA or relevant MS degree preferred.
• Leadership capabilities and strategic thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills including cross-functional teamwork, and written and oral communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and exceptional analytical skills.
• Strong multi-cultural skills and high energy level.
• Bias towards action and sensitivity to the cultural diversity of a global organization.
• Ability to draw strategic insights from analysis and effectively summarize and present insights.
• Ability to quantify financial benefits for identified opportunities and initiatives.
• Familiarity with specific category group 'Services' for R D.
• Familiarity with Procurement systems such as SAP, Ariba is preferred.
• Solid understanding of procurement best practices.
• Understanding of international business and contract law.
• MS office skilled (e.g., excel and power point).

Responsibilities

• Provide single point of accountability for Analytical R D categories, providing overall strategy and alignment on goals with internal customers and cross functional procurement priorities.
• Lead the development of global category strategies that meets long term business needs that drive ongoing value, continuous improvement and comply with global procurement policies, processes, and tools.
• Serve as a thought partner to Business leaders to ensure their category strategies are complete, rigorous and will satisfy needs.
• Solicit business unit input to ensure internal customer satisfaction with the performance of category procurement teams and take action on areas for improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree