Sourcing Excellence Manager - Distribution

October 3

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Amgen

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Biologics • Human therapeutics • Development of novel products

10,000+ employees

Founded 1980

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🔬 Science

💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2022-12

Description

• Lead the end-to-end strategic sourcing lifecycle in distribution logistics categories including but not limited to transportation modes (TL, LTL, intermodal, ocean, air), warehousing services and clinical logistics services • Act as a trust advisor to of key partners/customers • Collaborate with logistics and supply chain teams to identify and implement optimal distribution solutions that align with business objectives • Lead, execute and implement the sourcing needs of Amgen’s regional distribution activity • Collaborate to build a multi-year sourcing strategy for the category that will deliver year over year efficiency and value; Measure and manage supplier performance • Execute Global/Regional Sourcing Strategies • Data and spend management, including tail spend, in respective categories • Execution and end-to-end ownership of the strategic sourcing plan • Advise on the Procurement Process and Systems ensuring compliance with all relevant sourcing policies and procedures • Provide expertise on contracting, leading contracting activities, managing ongoing contract management needs carriers and distribution suppliers • Build and maintain strong relationships with key distribution vendors, ensuring they meet Amgen’s standards for performance, reliability, and compliance • Resolves and proactively prevents potential problems through root cause analysis • Ensure Amgen’s procurement policies are followed, ensuring that compliance metrics are met or exceeded, supported through preferred supplier contracts • Ability to travel up to 10%, domestic

Requirements

• Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of Strategic Sourcing, Contracting and Negotiations experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Strategic Sourcing, Contracting and Negotiations experience OR Associate’s degree and 8 years of Strategic Sourcing, Contracting and Negotiations experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Strategic Sourcing, Contracting and Negotiations experience • Extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement within distribution, including managing logistics, transportation, and delivery services • Strong experience in Project Management and independently develops practical solutions (Planning, prioritizing and delivery), with experience in leading project teams across geographic and functional reporting lines • Ability to negotiate, manage, and develop relationships with distribution vendors, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standards • Ability to provide thought leadership to customers and actively shape customer’s overall strategy while understanding business goals • Champion productivity with a track record in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that optimize distribution networks and drive cost savings • Background in optimizing distribution processes and supply chain operations to enhance efficiency and achieve strategic goals • Strong financial and analytical skills • Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to distribution in the BioTech/Pharmaceutical or related industries • Excellent communication skills (presentation, virtual team development, etc.) resulting in relationship building and development • Able to work with minimal direction, ensuring quality of tasks / service provided by self and other • Experience using e-procurement tools such as Workday Strategic Sourcing (Scout), and Ariba • Applies analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex situations using different information sources in order to draw and present analytic insights • Highly proficient with MS Office Suite, including Excel • Fluent business English, written and oral

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions • Group medical, dental and vision coverage • Life and disability insurance • 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