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 DescriptionPurpose Statement
The Associate Director of the Procurement Management Office (PMO) supports the Vice President of Procurement Strategy and Capabilities (PSC), the PSC Leadership Team and the Procurement Leadership Team (PLT) in driving the implementation of key cross-functional strategic priorities across Procurement. This role helps coordinate the PSC Operating Model, supports governance and budget processes, and partners with stakeholders to advance change, culture, communications, and strategic initiatives aligned with Procurement’s transformation goals. The position requires strong collaboration, organization, and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize inputs, support alignment, and execute in a complex matrixed environment.
Major Responsibilities
- Partner with the PSC LT and PLT to coordinate and advance strategic initiatives across Procurement, including transformation planning, support for the AbbVie strategic roadmap (META), Procurement-wide meetings and events, key strategic and transformational programs, and talent/ways-of-working initiatives.
- Support the implementation of strategic transformation efforts by translating priorities into actionable plans and outcomes
- Apply analytical and structured thinking to support resolution of key Procurement questions, incorporating stakeholder input and helping develop improved planning and decision-making frameworks.
- Coordinate governance forums within Procurement, including the PSC LT, PLT and Procurement Leadership Forum (PLF), and help pilot and support adoption of new initiatives and strategies applied across pillars.
- Support oversight of the PSC and overall Procurement Operating Model.
- Serve as a key lead for change and culture efforts within Procurement, aligned to transformation objectives.
- Facilitate strategic communications across PSC in partnership with Procurement and Corporate Communications.
- Build strong working relationships across Procurement and matrix partners to ensure effective execution and alignment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field. Master’s degree is preferred. In lieu of a degree, 10 or more years of relevant experience may suffice.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related business or operations function.
- Experience supporting complex, cross-functional initiatives within a matrixed organization.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate global or enterprise-level processes and stakeholder groups.
- Experience supporting portfolio management, finance, budgeting, risk management, or compliance activities preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Proven ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across teams.
- Experience in Procurement, commercial operations, consulting, or similar complex business environments preferred.
Key Leadership Attributes
- Strategic thinker who can help translate vision into practical execution.
- Builds strong relationships across functions and levels.
- Demonstrates sound business judgment and operational acumen.
- Collaborative leader who develops trust and supports team growth.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving progress through change.
Key Stakeholders
PLT, PSC, PLF, External Suppliers, Corporate Communications, BHR, BTS, Legal
Additional InformationApplicable 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
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field
- Master's degree
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related business or operations function
- In lieu of a degree, 10 or more years of relevant experience may suffice
- Experience supporting complex, cross-functional initiatives within a matrixed organization
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate global or enterprise-level processes and stakeholder groups
- Experience supporting portfolio management, finance, budgeting, risk management, or compliance activities
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Proven ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across teams
- Experience in Procurement, commercial operations, consulting, or similar complex business environments
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.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.
AbbVie Insights
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.
