Senior Director, Category Management and Procurement API and Third Party Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of accountability to the VP of Operations Procurement and the CPO for all TPM categories.
• Own and lead global category strategies that balance speed of execution, risk management, value creation, and long-term scalability.
• Ensure category strategies are directly aligned to TPM business priorities and roadmap, enabling timely delivery of programs across development and operational stages.
• Provide procurement oversight and execution leadership for the TPM portfolio, ensuring priorities are clear and resources are deployed where they matter most.
• Lead the development and execution of robust Category Management Plans that deliver measurable value, synergies, and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement across people, process, governance, systems integration, and reporting.
• Translate complex analysis into clear strategic insights, financial impact, and executive-ready recommendations.
• Maintain P&L accountability for the portfolio, including budget management, value delivery, and financial performance tracking.
• Act as a trusted thought partner to TPM leadership, ensuring procurement strategies anticipate business needs and enable innovation and continuity rather than constrain it.
• Proactively solicit feedback from internal customers and address gaps in service, execution, or alignment.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships grounded in transparency, accountability, and enterprise-first decision making.
• Lead, coach, and develop a global team of category managers, building deep capability and a strong succession pipeline.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture that encourages ownership, learning, collaboration, and constructive challenge.
• Play a visible leadership role in transforming TPM Procurement; simplifying how work gets done, strengthening governance, and raising the bar on performance and professionalism.
• Provide thought leadership, insights, and trends into advancements in TPM, digital transformation, and operational excellence.
• Champion AbbVie’s Ways We Work by modeling open dialogue, decisive leadership, adaptability, and accountability.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience; 5+ years in pharmaceutical or life sciences preferred or similar fast-paced industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in TPM procurement.
• Proven experience leading teams and complex category portfolios.
• Bachelors degree required; background in science, business, finance, supply chain, engineering, or related field preferred.
• MBA or relevant MS / PhD degree strongly preferred.
• Professional certification in procurement, supply chain, or Six Sigma desirable.
• Experience with procurement systems such as Coupa, SAP and Ariba preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices and contract law; understanding of global complexities preferred.
• Prior experience with transformation initiatives and change management.

Leadership Capabilities

• Strategic thinker with a strong execution mindset and bias toward action.
• Exceptional communicator and influencer across functions, levels, and geographies.
• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, make timely decisions, and adapt plans as priorities evolve.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to quantify and communicate value.
• Culturally agile leader who values inclusion and thrives in a global organization.