Associate Director, Midstream Operations

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North Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
The Associate Director leads mid-stream procurement strategies, oversees sourcing and contract management processes, and fosters team collaboration to deliver optimal results aligned with business goals.
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Company Description

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Mid-Stream Operations Lead is responsible for operationalizing and expanding mid-stream procurement strategies to align with business goals. This role’s objectives include optimizing middle office operations, spearheading low-touch category management, and supervising execution of operational sourcing and contract management processes. The lead will also be responsible for cultivating team’s functional knowledge and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality outcomes

Major Responsibilities:

  • Develop and oversee execution of sourcing strategies, ensuring successful delivery and management of cross-divisional sourcing projects that align with organization’s strategic goals
  • Define strategic value drivers and comprehensive annual plans for low-touch categories, incorporating category strategies that align with Category Team initiatives and priorities
  • Supervise operational sourcing and contract management processes such as development and negotiation of confidential agreements, ensuring adherence to agreed category strategies and polices
  • Spearhead low-touch category management from initiation to completion, providing strategic direction and subject matter expertise to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and objectives
  • Cultivate team's understanding of approved buying channels and contracting policies through training and development, empowering them to guide stakeholders toward optimal purchasing strategies
  • Establish key performance indicators in collaboration with functional leadership, and develop action plans to enhance performance by setting measurable goals and implementing targeted strategies for improvement
  • Drive continuous improvement in mid-stream operations by leveraging insights on products and priorities to adapt processes that align with business needs, ensuring sustainable adoption of changes
  • Lead and nurture a team of specialists by setting ambitious performance targets, providing tailored coaching, and evaluating team performance, fostering culture of excellence and innovation
  • Serve as subject matter expert on mid-stream operations, providing guidance and insights to internal teams and relevant stakeholders groups to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
  • Champion cross-functional collaboration and forge strategic partnerships with other teams to ensure alignment and drive operational excellence

Qualifications

  • ​BA/BS in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related degrees; MBA/MS preferred ​
  • 8-10 years of Procurement experience, including over 10 years in a leadership role; pharmaceutical industry knowledge preferred
  • 5+ years of Source-to-Pay experience preferred, with proven experience in managing low-touch category strategies, and sourcing and contracting processes within global context
  • Proven track record in managing low-touch category strategy and executing successful negotiations
  • Proficient in budget management and operational oversight, ensuring adherence to standards and priorities
  • ​5+ years of experience working with Source-to-Pay systems (i.e. Coupa, SAP S/4HANA)
  • Innovative problem-solving skills and strategic thinking combined with a solution-oriented mindset, enabling creative approaches that challenge the status quo and clear communication at all organizational levels
  • Exceptional project management skills with a proven track record of delivering transparent, comprehensive reporting, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and organizational accountability
  • Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and business stakeholder management abilities, supported by exceptional soft skills and emotional intelligence to facilitate effective communication and robust relationship-building
  • Impactful executive functioning abilities and autonomous work ethic, maintaining efficient performance in challenging situations and building consensus in decision-making

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 role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors 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 long-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, 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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Skills Required

  • BA/BS in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related degrees
  • MBA/MS preferred
  • 8-10 years of Procurement experience
  • over 10 years in a leadership role
  • 5+ years of Source-to-Pay experience
  • 5+ years of experience working with Source-to-Pay systems
  • Proficient in budget management and operational oversight
  • Proven track record in managing low-touch category strategy

AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) contributions include a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% plus an additional annual company contribution tied to age and service. Company-paid life insurance and other financial protections further strengthen long-term security.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid leave programs include up to 12 weeks at 100% for parental leave and separate paid caregiver leave, with eligibility after six months where noted. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursements and family-building resources add further support.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage begins on day one with medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits, and preventive care covered at 100%. Options such as HSAs/FSAs and coverage for spouses/domestic partners and children up to age 26 broaden accessibility.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
50,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

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, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.

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