* Ensure policies and processes affecting regulated activity are appropriately employed to comply with AbbVie and external agencies. * Supports the strategic short term and long range SAP Implementation Plan. * Independently conceives and develops general approaches to the solution of systems problems which require application of basic technical principles. Identifies and implements process improvements. * Assists with the development and maintenance of the purchasing systems (architecture & standards, data management, solution set development, integration, system development, change management, training support and second level support) and interacts extensively with employees worldwide. * Maintains relationships with Stakeholders (Purchasing, CDO, Tax, and Businesses). * Assists with small, large and enterprise wide projects (SAP, Ariba, SNAPP) for Purchasing. * Prepares, develops and conducts user and systems training. * Applies analytical thinking skills to diagnose, and make recommendations on systems. Incorporates knowledge of business and technology to make recommendations. * Translates data gathered from user discussions into business requirements. Identifies business/system needs and recommends solutions. Executes testing strategies and develops preliminary findings. * Works effectively with team/group to accomplish organizational goals. Actively participates in client or team meetings by offering suggestions. Provides input to project planning. * Bachelor's degree preferred in a relevant discipline plus 2 years or more of related experience. * Experience in one or more of the following: support of business functions, systems testing, IT implementation. Total combined experience of 2 years or more required. * Strong analytical skills. * Experience managing projects. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Excellent planning skills and attention to detail.
Additional Information
* Significant Work Activities and Conditions: N/A * Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time * Job Type: Experienced * Schedule: Full-time
About Abbvie
AbbVie is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and markets both biopharmaceuticals and small molecule drugs.