Strategic Sourcing Manager, R&D

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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative innovative and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Strategic Sourcing Manager R&D

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role you will work closely with the Research & Development organization in one of the worlds leading Bio Tech companies! They will understand how to work within a large multi-national company and matrixed corporate environment. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will receive support and training on Amgen procurement practices and will report to the R&D Sourcing Lead.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide support to a variety of Research and Development categories (e.g. Trial Management Contract Research Services Lab Equipment and Consumables etc.) based on strategic demands of key partners/customers.
• Help complete and implement sourcing and contracting needs of Amgens US based spend across all the above categories within the Research & Development Organization.
• Implement sourcing for the Global (GCM) Category Management Teams
• Be a Procurement Process and Systems expert ensuring compliance with all relevant sourcing policies and procedures
• Be a Contracting expert leading contracting activities managing ongoing contract management needs (for Strategic and Supply Constrained Categories) and to be accountable for hand-off to Contract-to-Pay teams

Implementing Global/Regional Sourcing Strategies

• Work is guided by operational and project related objectives defined by GCM/RCM:
• Implement global/regional sourcing strategies across R&D categories
• Document (in Ariba) and guide sourcing execution through to implementation
• Communicate to GCM/RCM local and regional requirements impacting category strategies
• Support supplier analysis and market intelligence activities
• Manage Request for Proposal and Quotation processes
• Ensure sourcing tactics drive value in specific functional business environments including legal & regulatory context
• Develop maintain and implement preferred supplier lists
• Implement supplier improvement programs within key supplier relationships
• Implements new procedures and processes to drive desired results

Delivering Value for Customers

• Understands business goals and customer needs to implement opportunities while providing training and mentorship
• Partners with colleagues in Finance and other areas as appropriate
• Supports / Manages delivery and validation of savings for Global Category Managers
• Anticipates and prevents potential problems through root cause analysis

Managing Contracts

• Ensure Amgens procurement policies are followed ensuring that compliance metrics are met or exceeded supported through preferred supplier agreements and other contracts
• Coordinate closely with Amgen Legal team on key issues for supplier negotiations
• Inform partners on Amgens sourcing policies and procedures providing support and corrective actions where required
• Lead and implement contracting with new suppliers
• Support ongoing contract management (including renewal and renegotiation of existing and expiring contracts)

Travel

• Less than 10% domestic travel may be possible

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

OR

Masters degree and 2 years of Sourcing Management Consulting Project Management or Operations experience

OR

Bachelors degree and 4 years of Sourcing Management Consulting Project Management or Operations experience

OR

Associates degree and 8 years of Sourcing Management Consulting Project Management or Operations experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Sourcing Management Consulting Project Management or Operations experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has solid understanding of sourcing processes (tendering supplier negotiations and contracting) across multiple countries across multiple spend categories
• Proficient in Project Management and independently develops practical solutions (planning prioritizing and delivery) with experience in leading project teams across geographic and functional reporting lines
• Understanding of R&D function
• Experience working in international environments
• Ability to provide thought leadership to customers and actively shape partners overall strategy while understanding business goals
• Excellent interpersonal skills (presentation virtual team development etc.) resulting in relationship building and development
• Problem solving skills
• Able to work with minimal direction ensuring quality of tasks and service provided by self and others
• Experience using e-procurement tools such as Workday Strategic Sourcing Sirion Labs Ariba
• Applies analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex situations using different information sources in order to draw and present insights
• Highly proficient with MS Office Suite including Excel
• Proficient business English written and oral

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan based on eligibility comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals work/life balance and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions group medical dental and vision coverage life and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program or for field sales representatives a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models including remote and hybrid work arrangements where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse ethical committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

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