Sourcing Excellence Manager, Distribution

3 weeks ago

Washington DC, United States Amgen Full time

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Youve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.

Sourcing Excellence Manager, DistributionLive

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will:

  • 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 Amgens 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 Amgens standards for performance, reliability, and compliance.
  • Resolves and proactively prevents potential problems through root cause analysis
  • Ensure Amgens procurement policies are followed, ensuring that compliance metrics are met or exceeded, supported through preferred supplier contracts
  • Ability to travel up to 10%, domesticWin

    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 degreeOR

    Masters degree and 2 years of Strategic Sourcing, Contracting and Negotiations experienceOR

    Bachelors degree and 4 years of Strategic Sourcing, Contracting and Negotiations experienceOR

    Associates degree and 8 years of Strategic Sourcing, Contracting and Negotiations experienceOR

    High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Strategic Sourcing, Contracting and Negotiations experiencePreferred Qualifications:

  • 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 customers overall strategy while understanding business goalsChampion 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 skillsKnowledge 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 developmentAble to work with minimal direction, ensuring quality of tasks / service provided by self and otherExperience using e-procurement tools such as Workday Strategic Sourcing (Scout), and AribaApplies analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex situations using different information sources in order to draw and present analytic insightsHighly proficient with MS Office Suite, including ExcelFluent business English, written and oralThrive

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 planStock-based long-term incentivesAward-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdownsFlexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possibleApply now

for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

careers.amgen.comApplication 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.

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