Strategic Sourcing Manager at Amgen

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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

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will have an opportunity to work closely with many different business functions and construction and equipment spend categories in one of the leading Biotech companies in the world!! They will understand how large multi-national companies work and how to work within a matrixed corporate environment.

• Capital Project Sourcing Manager will be assigned to a portfolio of capital projects valued in a $1 to $100 million range.
• Capital Projects Sourcing Manager will provide support to a variety of spend sub-categories including Architectural and Engineering services, Construction Management services, Automation Integration services, Commissioning, Quality and Validation services, and General Construction Contractor and individual Construction Trade Services.
• To help complete and implement the sourcing and purchasing needs of Amgens US based spend across the Operations organization, Sourcing Manager will also assist in the sourcing of Capital Equipment and construction materials.
• To execute sourcing (eRFX) for the Capital Construction and Capital Equipment Global Category Management (GCM) Teams
• To be a Procurement Process and Systems expert ensuring compliance with all relevant global sourcing policies and procedures
• To be a Contracting lead, leading contracting activities including negotiations and contract creation in Ariba CW, managing ongoing contract management needs and to be accountable for hand-off to Contract-to-Pay teams

Job summary

Executing Project-Specific Sourcing Strategies

• Work is guided by operational and project related objectives defined by Global Category Manager (GCM) for Construction Services and Materials:
• Implement project sourcing strategies across US and Puerto Rico
• Document (in Ariba and Scout) and guide sourcing execution through to implementation
• Manage electronic Request for Proposal and Quotation processes (eRFX in Scout)
• Ensure sourcing tactics drive value in specific functional business environments, including legal & regulatory context
• Implement supplier improvement programs through active supplier relationships
• Implements new procedures and processes to drive desired results
• Work closely with the Capital Project Teams to ensure timely execution of eRFX, bid analysis and contractor selection, final approval and execution of contract and/or scope of work for purchase orders in a fast-paced environment

Delivering Value for Customers

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

Managing Capital Projects and Contracts

• Ensure Amgens procurement policies are followed and that compliance metrics are met or exceeded, supported through supplier contracts published in Ariba
• Inform stakeholders on Amgens sourcing policies and procedures, providing support and corrective actions where required
• Assists Overall Project Manager with all matters related to strategic sourcing and procurement
• Manage commercial relationships as liaison between Project Teams and suppliers
• Develop and maintain Project Sourcing Plan with Project Manager as a "living document" throughout project life cycle
• Lead selection of Contract Strategy and commercial price structure and potentially develop incentives/penalties
• Lead supplier selection process, whether competitively bid or single sourced
• Work with Legal, Insurance, Tax and other stakeholders, draft and ensure timely reviews and execution of all Contract documents using Ariba CW
• Support ongoing contract management (incl. renewing and renegotiating existing and expiring contracts)
• Provide basic training of Contract provisions to Project Team and serve as the source for Contract interpretation and application during project execution and change order management
• Work with Project Manager and Project Controls Manager to resolve valid contractor disputes, claims and/or change orders

The Capital Projects Sourcing Manager will also receive excellent training, support and knowledge of procurement practices at Amgen.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a self starter with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

OR

Masters degree and 2 years of Strategic Sourcing, Capital Procurement, Operations or Project Management experience

OR

Bachelors degree and 4 years of Strategic Sourcing, Capital Procurement, Operations or Project Management experience

OR

Associates degree and 10 years of Strategic Sourcing, Capital Procurement, Operations or Project Management experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Strategic Sourcing, Capital Procurement, Operations or Project Management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years strategic sourcing and capital procurement, operations/manufacturing or project management experience, with hands-on experience working on variety of capital projects
• Has solid understanding of sourcing processes (tendering, supplier negotiations and contracting) in a variety of capital construction categories and use of e-sourcing tools such as Ariba and Scout
• Competent in project delivery and independently develops practical solutions (planning, prioritizing and delivery), with experience in working with sophisticated project teams across geographic and functional reporting lines
• Excellent communication skills (presentation, virtual team development, etc.) resulting in relationship building and development
• Problem solving skills and ability to learn new processes and tools quickly
• Able to work with minimal direction and supervision, ensuring quality of tasks / service provided by self as a GSS representative
• Applies analytical skills to evaluate and interpret sophisticated situations using different information sources in order to draw and present analytic insights
• Highly proficient with MS Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Willingness to Travel (up to 20%)
• Fluent business English, written and oral (Spanish is a plus)

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

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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.

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