✦ Luna Orbit — Supply Chain & Procurement

Associate Director, Category Management - Technology

at AbbVie

📍 North Chicago, IL Unknown Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Type Not Specified
Experience senior
Exp. Years 10+ years
Education Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field. Master's degree is preferred
Category Supply Chain & Procurement

About this role

This role involves developing and executing global procurement strategies for technology categories, managing supplier relationships, and integrating sustainability practices to optimize procurement value.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with stakeholders to develop procurement strategies
  • Build strategic plans
  • Leverage market intelligence
  • Define value drivers with suppliers
  • Lead supplier relationship management

Technical Overview

Focus on procurement strategy, supplier management, ESG integration, data analytics platforms, and contract negotiations within a healthcare industry context.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior procurement professional with over 10 years of experience in category management within the healthcare or medical industry. They possess strong leadership skills, expertise in supplier relationships, and a strategic mindset for sustainable sourcing.

Must-Have Skills

Procurement StrategiesCategory ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationData Analytics

Nice-to-Have Skills

Sustainability & ESGMarket IntelligenceSource to Pay platforms

Tools & Platforms

Source to Pay platformsData analytics platforms

Required Skills

Procurement StrategiesCategory ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementESGSustainabilitySource to PayData AnalyticsContract NegotiationMarket IntelligenceCross-functional team

Hard Skills

Procurement StrategiesCategory ManagementMarket IntelligenceSustainability & ESGSupplier Relationship ManagementSource to Pay platformsContract NegotiationData Analytics

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic ThinkingCollaborationCommunicationAnalytical Skills

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare & Medical
Job Function Lead category management and procurement strategy development for healthcare technology categories

Keywords for Your Resume

Category ManagementProcurement StrategiesSupplier Relationship ManagementESGSustainabilitySource to PayData AnalyticsContract NegotiationMarket IntelligenceCross-functional teamStrategic planningCost savingsProcess optimizationRisk managementLeadershipSource to Pay platforms

Deal Breakers

Lack of procurement or category management experience, No experience in healthcare or medical industry, Unable to relocate or work onsite in North Chicago, IL

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