Executive Director Strategic Sourcing Thousand Oaks, CA

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Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role the Executive Director (ED) of Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) will provide leadership for developing strategic plans and execution for $3B spend partnering with Amgens Operations (OPS) organization and providing sourcing support for Manufacturing categories across all functions. Responsible for delivering savings targets and value capture through strategic category deployment engagement in company-wide productivity program and relationship management. It is global responsibility for leading sourcing staff based on critical business sites (corporate headquarters as well as other key manufacturing locations). The ED will play a significant role as part of GSS leadership team to ensure delivery of effective procurement strategies and standards aligned to Amgens business strategy and this role serves as a strategic leader and an innovative problem solver affecting change and must have an ability to think and act globally to lead and collaborate effectively on a cross-functional basis. He/she will be responsible for aligning the global functions through to manufacturing sites to maximize achievement of sourcing objectives and continuity of supply to position sourcing as a competitive advantage for the company.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead business engagement with Executives and other stakeholders across OPS as well as directing the activities across 8 core manufacturing & capital categories through a team of approximately 48 sourcing professionals; categories include Raw Materials Devices Distribution Packaging & Containers Contract Manufacturing Construction Equipment and Facilities Management.

Provide strategic vision for the team that is aligned with the broader vision of GSS which is to enable Amgen Strategy

Frame and drive productivity agenda linked to business strategy by leading team to leverage market insights and functional expertise in partnership with business

Drive innovation ensure performance and manage risks through supplier relationship management program integrated with category strategies

Integrate Supplier Diversity and Sustainability into category strategies

Continually assess the appropriate organizational structure and help prioritize resources and strategic priorities for the team to be engaging in

Engage in governance forums both at the business function level as well as initiative level

Drive results and create a sense of urgency through program management

Recruit and develop talent enabling staff to achieve their career goals

Develop and nurture productive relationships with both business partners and suppliers

Partner with GSS Leadership peers to evolve the organization as well as the culture that is welcoming to stakeholders and rewarding to staff

Ensure sustained execution of progressive global sourcing strategies policies and procedures by understanding the strategic shifts of the company as well as supply markets