Procurement Specialist, UK&I in Maidenhead

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the entire procurement process, from strategic sourcing to contracting, ensuring detailed execution aligned with category strategic vision. This role focuses on overseeing supplier selection and management, maintaining compliance with procurement policies, and executing tactical processes for supplier diversity and sustainability.

• Responsible for sourcing, bidding, negotiating, contracting, and purchasing goods and services in alignment with agreed category and business strategies.
• Execute the competitive bidding process in accordance with the Organization’s Purchasing Policy.
• Execution of category strategy within assigned remit, as defined by Category Managers and local business needs.
• Develop and maintain a supply base that ensures the best value for quality, delivery, pricing, service, etc.
• Includes oversight of all new vendor requests, in alignment with preferred supplier networks and relevant category strategy.
• Support and implement preferred supplier network for certain spend categories and help drive spend to these suppliers.
• Maintain compliance with procurement policy and fulfil business requirements of supplier diversity and sustainability, executing tactical processes to create value.
• Proactive management of local preferred suppliers including anticipation, resolution and communication.
• Drive supplier management and ensure alignment to SRM strategy as determined by Procurement Lead and Category Managers, fostering a collaborative and innovative approach to supplier interactions.
• Maintain excellence in all contract execution activities including source to contract and requisition to pay, owning the implementation of strategies to identify inefficiencies in process design and execution.
• Enable savings and assurance of supply, manage savings leakage across downstream procurement processes.
• Administer continuous improvement projects initiated by the PSC team, embracing and furthering a spirit of adaptability and innovation in procurement operations.
• Lead and nurture a team of Specialists, setting ambitious performance targets, providing tailored coaching, and evaluating team performance.
• Partner with business partners to define skillsets, workforce requirements, capability needs, and long‑term organizational staffing goals.

Qualifications:

• Specific and tactical expertise in implementing procurement processes, including source‑to‑contract planning and cost assessment, ensuring strategic and informed procurement decisions.
• Strong experience in the respective category area, with familiarity tailoring processes to meet category needs.
• Ability to manage the bidding and negotiation processes, with adept ability to implement complex long‑term projects with a focus on creating effective supplier relationships.
• Strong capacity and experience managing collaborative supplier relationships, aligning procurement activities with business needs.
• Innovative problem‑solving skills combined with a solution‑oriented mindset, enabling creative approaches and influential communication at all organizational levels.
• High cross‑functional collaboration abilities and teamwork skills, effectively navigating and coordinating diverse team dynamics.
• Strong soft skills and emotional intelligence, facilitating empathetic interactions, effective communication, and robust relationship‑building.
• Impactful executive functioning abilities and autonomous work ethic, maintaining efficient performance in challenging situations and building consensus in decision‑making.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related business or operations function.
• Previous experience managing teams and comprehensive understanding of procurement operations.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Additional Information:

AbbVie’s UK offices in Maidenhead prioritise accessibility and employee well‑being, creating a welcoming environment for everyone. The office includes a large car park for easy access, as well as step‑free entry, accessible restrooms, and elevators to accommodate individuals with mobility challenges. The workspace features assistive technologies and adaptable workstations, fostering an inclusive culture. Additionally, there is a dedicated quiet zone for those who prefer to work without distraction. This area maximises natural light and is strategically positioned for easy access with minimal noise disturbances.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.