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

Role Overview

The Senior Director, Category Management and Procurement – API and Third Party Manufacturing is a global leadership role responsible for setting and executing category strategy across all TPM categories. This position owns end-to-end category management and portfolio execution for TPM spend, ensuring speed, rigor, and scalability while enabling efficient delivery, operational continuity, and business growth.

As a key member of the Enterprise Procurement leadership team, this role serves as the single point of accountability for all TPM categories, partnering closely with TPM leaders, the Chief Procurement Officer, Procurement Leadership (R&D, Corporate, Commercial), and cross-functional stakeholders. The Senior Director leads a global team of category professionals and plays a central role in transforming procurement into a best-in-class organization—driving value, simplifying execution, and building durable capabilities that support both near-term portfolio needs and long-term growth.

Success in this role requires deep category expertise in TPM, a strong bias for collaborative and strategic action, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment where speed and quality of execution matter equally.

Key Responsibilities

Category & Portfolio Leadership

• 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.

Strategy, Value & Execution

• 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.

Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment

• 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.

People Leadership & Transformation

• 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.

Metrics for Success

• Category Management Plan quality and execution in support of the TPM portfolio
• Delivery of people, process, governance, and value-creation goals
• Achievement of operational budget and P&L commitments
• Service level performance and internal customer satisfaction
• Supplier performance across balanced scorecards
• Organizational capability, engagement, and talent development

 

• 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
• Bachelor’s 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

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.

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