Global Category Senior Manager - Lab Solutions

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It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide.

Its time for a career you can be proud of.

Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager - Direct Materials - Devices

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What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will report into the Scientific Services, Lab Solution, and Contract Manufacturing Director within the Global Procurement Organization.

Role will be responsible for developing category strategy, leading business engagement supplier relationship management and enabling P2P solutions for the Lab Consumables, Lab Support Services (LSS), Lab Equipment, and LAMP (Lab Asset Management Program) categories ( $200M spend).

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be accountable for understanding the business and category strategy and then developing comprehensive strategic sourcing strategies to meet the vital objectives and maximum value delivery to Amgen internal customers, shareholders and patients.

Strategic Contribution

Serves as the category leader and market expert in this category for the company

Develops strong, mutually beneficial relationships with key internal stakeholders to understand internal needs and strategies

Develops deep supplier relationships andexpert understanding of the supply market

Collaboratively creates and implements a multi-year strategy for the category that will delivery year over year productivity

Ensures close partnership and collaboration with Souring Manager from Global Procurement Sourcing Excellence Team

Provides leadership in establishing supplier segmentation and supports the SRM process

Provides subject matter advice to internal and external stakeholder groups addressing current / future business needs, demonstrating marketplace knowledge

Acts as a trusted business advisor, providing thought leadership and consistent customer service

Leads the contracting process and strategy for the related supply base.

Leads and influences stakeholder groups with sound and articulate business case recommendations (i.e. make vs. buy strategy) with quantifiable financial benefits

Ability to effectively communicate strategies, drive decisions and challenge stakeholders

Champion of Productivity efforts within the category with understanding of cost structures and key value drivers.

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications :

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Procurement with any combination of Finance, Engineering, Contract Manufacturing or Raw Material experience; OR
• Masters degree and 4 years of Procurement with any combination of Finance, Engineering, Contract Manufacturing or Raw Material experience; OR
• Bachelors degree and 6 years of Procurement with any combination of Finance, Engineering, Contract Manufacturing or Raw Material experience; OR
• Associates degree and 10 years of Procurement with any combination of Finance, Engineering, Contract Manufacturing or Raw Material experience; OR
• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Procurement with any combination of Finance, Engineering, Contract Manufacturing or Raw Material experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Solid understanding of procurement / sourcing / category management methodology and able to drive value for customers improving fit-for-purpose sourcing levers

Excellent and disciplined project management and prioritization skills with ability to react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently

Ability to conform to shifting priorities and have ability to drive multiple simultaneous

Strong eye for business in order to quickly understand functional / category dynamics and develop category strategies that drive value

Ability to deliver complex multi-regional and / or global projects in a matrixed and global environment

Broad knowledge of the market forces shaping a customers business context (e.g. supplier

Ability to understand external market information, including ability to conduct benchmarking to address cost, quality, risk and innovation considerations

Ability to understand cost drivers, internal costs and future demand and re requirements

Ability to provide thought leadership, ability to influence and actively shape strategy

Strong financial savvy and problem-solving skills

Strong executive communicator with the ability to create and communicate complex cases in a simple and effective manner

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What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.

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.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including :

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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns

Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

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careers.amgen.com 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.

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.

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.