Manager, Category Management (API, Intermediates, Starting Materials)

<h3>Company Description</h3><p>AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abbvie.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cjulia.jackson%40abbvie.com%7Ccbb826c15f604428c9e108db9e8141cb%7C6f4d03de95514ba1a25bdce6f5ab7ace%7C0%7C0%7C638278050214166646%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ouW0EWAXMc6feS9YMhOrX50Xcr7u7esYey2hTi3aXEs%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.abbvie.com</a>. Follow @abbvie on <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fabbvie&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cjulia.jackson%40abbvie.com%7Ccbb826c15f604428c9e108db9e8141cb%7C6f4d03de95514ba1a25bdce6f5ab7ace%7C0%7C0%7C638278050214166646%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NB%2BpWyw5752pXI4BpdVAdYgTngw%2FY%2B2lxdjzuU62mik%3D&amp;reserved=0">X</a>, <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAbbVieGlobal%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cjulia.jackson%40abbvie.com%7Ccbb826c15f604428c9e108db9e8141cb%7C6f4d03de95514ba1a25bdce6f5ab7ace%7C0%7C0%7C638278050214166646%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pxrMl8T5PQl8HU8Xhph7jSamZXR%2Fqlh%2FTMIodipTPfs%3D&amp;reserved=0">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fabbvie%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cjulia.jackson%40abbvie.com%7Ccbb826c15f604428c9e108db9e8141cb%7C6f4d03de95514ba1a25bdce6f5ab7ace%7C0%7C0%7C638278050214166646%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NwEPo8j8wQP42UyWxJuNXoHtRJW9IQ8qnjxx6705e8k%3D&amp;reserved=0">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fuser%2FAbbVie&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cjulia.jackson%40abbvie.com%7Ccbb826c15f604428c9e108db9e8141cb%7C6f4d03de95514ba1a25bdce6f5ab7ace%7C0%7C0%7C638278050214166646%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2Fz0FnNhXfkO2DHSZdZ2mGo6WQ1oEyKQTGDujo0hZDoQ%3D&amp;reserved=0">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fabbvie%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cjulia.jackson%40abbvie.com%7Ccbb826c15f604428c9e108db9e8141cb%7C6f4d03de95514ba1a25bdce6f5ab7ace%7C0%7C0%7C638278050214166646%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=eBnFZu5pxx5eG%2F%2BGHQXtjVOLh5olOf3QvjuzpAfYi0E%3D&amp;reserved=0">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@abbvie">Tik Tok</a>.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p> </p><p>The Category Manager  (API, Intermediates, Starting Materials) leads implementation of category procurement strategy, developed in partnership with Category Directors and VP-level business stakeholders. This role oversees the execution of the end-to-end procurement process, managing a team of Specialists to ensure excellence in all activities and compliance to policy. The Category Manager is responsible for developing team capabilities and assisting leadership in identifying workforce planning needs.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Director/VP-level business or functional stakeholders to develop category-specific procurement strategies and contribute to the development of a comprehensive annual strategic plan for the relevant category, incorporating category strategies that align with overall business goals.</li><li>Relay insights and market intelligence from team analysis to Directors and Associate Directors to inform strategic decision-making, staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics.</li><li>Manage strategic value drivers with key category suppliers to secure collaborative partnerships that challenge the status quo to achieve cost savings, optimize processes, and enhance overall procurement value.</li><li>Manage and monitor supplier performance on sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) measures, working alongside suppliers to enhance sustainable and responsible sourcing practices.</li><li>Enable Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategies, driving innovation with key category suppliers and collaborating to enact creative and cutting-edge solutions to deliver on long-term business needs.</li><li>Implement mitigation strateg