Procurement Capability & Process Owner (Senior Manager)

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Join an evolving agile, diverse and global function poised to deliver value beyond financials through category management, innovative problem-solving, data and analytics, risk management and supplier management. Our Procurement team is integral to driving AbbVie’s business strategy, serving as trusted partners with leading capabilities and a customer of choice for our suppliers.  

This Procurement strategist will play a key role in building a next-generation approach to Procurement as it transforms to become a trusted business partner and an enabler of key business strategy, along with customer of choice for suppliers. Now is the time to join a best-in-class Procurement organization shaping the future of value generation.  

This role is based in our Global Procurement Hub in North Chicago, IL; onsite 3 days per week. 100% remote work is not available for this position. 

Job Description

The Procurement Capability Product Owner spearheads the strategic development of the respective product capabilities within the Procurement organization, defining and shaping a visionary roadmap for their product area. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to develop capabilities aligned with organizational goals and compatible with the Procurement processes and existing technical architecture. The position prioritizes innovation in development and reports to the Capability Process and Product Lead.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Capability Development: Develop capability roadmap for individual product area, reporting to the Capability Process and Product Lead to refine vision and ensure alignment with broader Tech & Systems goals.
• Process Innovation and Value Creation: Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to understand current and future Process and Technical needs and identify necessary capabilities to solve pain points.
• Capability Deployment: Drive the product development process, creating product backlog items and actioning against them according to priority-level, as determined by capability roadmap and stakeholder input.
• Change and Comms Management: Work closely with BTS team in the execution of product backlog items, tactically reviewing product integrations and impact on existing infrastructure.
• Process Tracking and Reporting: Gather feedback from internal and external stakeholders leveraging products to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in both the existing capabilities and the product roll-out process.
• Process Governance: Track progress of product development against backlog for respective product area, reporting to the Capability Product Manager and updating strategic roadmap as needed.
• Thought Leadership: Contribute to a team environment that values product excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills, Competencies

• Comprehensive procurement and domain expertise to oversee technical capability and product architecture needs, driving strategic and informed procurement decisions across functional areas.
• Strong capabilities in internal stakeholder management and influence, enabling oversight of complex projects.
• Advanced technical and analytical expertise and robust knowledge of product development.
• Innovative problem-solving skills combined with a solution-oriented mindset, enabling creative approaches that challenge the status quo and clear communication at all organizational levels.
• Strategic thinking and accountability, assessing future business needs and owning analytical support.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration abilities, effectively navigating diverse team dynamics.
• Strong soft skills and emotional intelligence, facilitating empathetic interactions and effective dialogue.

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• Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Computer Science, Information Systems or other tech field preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, technology, or related business or operations function.
• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and interfacing with senior leaders.
• Proven expertise in technology systems and product development in a procurement function.
• Experience developing capability roadmaps and driving execution towards organizational objectives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• track record for leading COUPA implementations
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

This role is based in North Chicago, IL (relocation available/remote is not an option for this role)

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 short-term incentive programs. ​

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​

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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. 

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