Procurement Category Manager, Consulting Services

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North Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
110K-209K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Lead development and execution of category strategy, strategic sourcing, supplier selection and performance management for consulting services. Partner with stakeholders to align procurement solutions with business goals, drive cost savings and process improvements, ensure compliance and governance, support contract development, monitor market trends, and champion continuous improvement across procurement tools and reporting.
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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

AbbVie is seeking a Procurement Category Manager, Consulting Services to lead category strategy, sourcing initiatives, supplier management, and cost optimization for consulting spend across the enterprise. This role will partner closely with business stakeholders to ensure procurement solutions support AbbVie’s business objectives, compliance requirements, and commitment to delivering value through innovative and efficient sourcing practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute category strategies for consulting services aligned with AbbVie’s business priorities.
  • Lead strategic sourcing events, negotiations, and supplier selection for consulting engagements.
  • Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure procurement solutions meet operational and strategic goals.
  • Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk to drive value, quality, and service excellence.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities, process improvements, and opportunities to optimize third-party spend.
  • Ensure adherence to AbbVie policies, governance standards, and ethical sourcing practices.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Compliance, and business teams to support contract development and execution.
  • Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to inform category decisions.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts across procurement processes, tools, and reporting.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 5–7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain, preferably with consulting or professional services spend.
  • Demonstrated experience developing category strategies and leading complex negotiations.
  • Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to analyze spend, identify opportunities, and deliver measurable business value.
  • Experience working in a regulated or global enterprise environment preferred.
  • Knowledge of contract management, supplier governance, and procurement best practices.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience supporting consulting services, managed services, or professional services categories.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to partner across functions and levels.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in procurement systems, reporting tools, and data analysis.
  • Ability to influence & communicate with executive level stakeholders

AbbVie Competencies

  • Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and sound business judgment.
  • Builds trusted relationships and collaborates effectively across the organization.
  • Drives results with a customer-focused and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Champions continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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 thisposting 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 anduntil 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
  • Advanced degree
  • 5-7 years experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain
  • Experience with consulting or professional services spend
  • Demonstrated experience developing category strategies and leading complex negotiations
  • Knowledge of contract management, supplier governance, and procurement best practices
  • Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills
  • Proven ability to analyze spend, identify opportunities, and deliver measurable business value
  • Experience in a regulated or global enterprise environment
  • Proficiency in procurement systems, reporting tools, and data analysis
  • Ability to influence and communicate with executive level stakeholders

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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: North 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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