Strategic Sourcing Lead - Raw Materials, Devices and Distribution

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Global Procurement Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing Lead - Raw Materials, Devices and Distribution

What You Will Do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. We are seeking an individual who thrives in ambiguity and is capable of driving strategic sourcing excellence with strategic vision and capability. In this vital role you will oversee the operations and management of Procurement's Raw Materials, Devices and Distribution Strategic Sourcing team at Amgen. This position will play an accountable role in driving the team's execution and delivery of strategic sourcing priorities in line with Amgen's Operations committed financial targets and goals while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and driving continuous improvement. Reporting to Procurement's Sr. Business Partner Lead for Operations, you will develop and execute the procurement sourcing strategies to address business needs while achieving best practice outcomes.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead Global Procurement's Strategic Sourcing team for Raw Materials, Devices and Distribution, providing direction, mentorship, and execution leadership to achieve business goals through supplier sourcing and partnering; actively challenge work to deploy the most comprehensive and creative solutions; remove barriers for team to ensure its ability to implement sourcing deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement through sourcing initiatives by finding opportunities & inefficiencies, recommending solutions for YoY value capture of savings, and implementing strategic outcomes drive out of Global Procurement's Category Management team.
• Champion ownership and delivery of annual savings and value plans across Amgen's Raw Materials, Devices and Distribution sourcing plans that alignment with category and business strategies delivered against Finance's annual budget plan.
• Be a trusted advisor to Operations with ability to grow and maintain influence of Sourcing Agenda with business executives.
• Be a Procurement leader with strong financial competence, experienced with accountability to business partner with Finance executives.
• Develop team capabilities and cultivate a culture of diversity and inclusion, with a commitment to continuous improvement in sourcing & contracting processes, tools and operating model; Develop goals and prioritize team's work among multiple initiatives; Managerial courage to provide performance feedback.
• Lead a team of 6 direct reports; support Sourcing Managers to connect the dots and translate strategic programs into sourcing deliverables and outcomes.
• Curate supplier partnerships while deepening Sourcing team's knowledge of external supplier capabilities and innovative opportunities, accessed though Strategic Sourcing.
• Identify and mitigate supply risk while ensuring Sourcing deliverables adhere to regulatory requirements (e.g., GLP, GMP, ISO) and drive business performance while connecting outcomes to business goals and performance metrics.
• Monitor and report on Strategic Sourcing performance metrics, making necessary adjustments to meet organizational goals and finding opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Evaluate and implement, through Sourcing, process improvement, environmental sustainability & supplier diversity and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and support long-term goals.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices, maintaining and evolving Amgen's contractual position in order to drive competitive advantage for 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 an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications :

Doctorate degree and 3 years of Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operations (preferably in a regulated industry) experience

Or

Master's degree and 7 years of Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operations (preferably in a regulated industry) experience

Or

Bachelor's degree and 9 years of Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operations (preferably in a regulated industry) experience

Or

Associate's degree and 12 years of Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operations (preferably in a regulated industry) experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 14 years of Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operations (preferably in a regulated industry) experience

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have a minimum of 3 years experience directly managing people and / or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above

Preferred Qualifications :

What You Can Expect Of 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, we'll 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 :

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