Auto req 10153BR
Job Posting Title Category Manager - Sourcing, Drug Delivery Device Systems
Career Category Finance
Employee Subgroup Salaried FT
Country (State/Region) United States - California
Location (City) Thousand Oaks
Amgen Job Description The Category Manager resides in Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS). Reporting to the GSS Director, the Category Manager will initially be responsible for the strategic sourcing and ongoing supplier management of medical device systems and related materials used in the manufacturing of Amgens human therapeutics.
Working within a matrix environment, the Category Manager is responsible for applying in-depth disciplinary knowledge, business acumen and subject matter expertise to deliver strategic sourcing objectives. The Category Manager employs category management, project management and change management techniques to effectively deliver strategic sourcing initiatives. The Category Mgr leads the category management process, which includes conducting business opportunity analysis, make/buy analysis, data analysis, requirements gathering, development and execution of RFx, sourcing strategy development and implementation, contract development, negotiation and management, supplier on-boarding, and implementation and support ongoing supplier governance. Leading project and program teams accountable for successful source and supplier development and management is fundamental to the role.
Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree
OR
Masters degree & 3 years of directly related experience
OR
Bachelors degree & 5 years of directly related experience
OR
Associates degree & 10 years of directly related experience
OR
High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience
Preferred Qualifications MBA preferred
3+ years of Strategic Sourcing experience
2+ years Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience
5+ years experience in a complex business environment
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or Green/Black Belt Six Sigma certification
Category sourcing experience in Manufacturing Operations and Engineering areas
General understanding of Biotech/Pharmaceutical practices and standards
In-depth knowledge of the principles, methods and practices as they relate to strategic sourcing, project management and/or change management
Experience contributing to the development of a category strategy with business partners
Ability to translate company goals into category priorities, strategy and direction
Ability to anticipate problems requiring evaluation of intangible variables
Applies data gathering and analytical skills to drive fact based decision making
Develop innovative and creative outputs based on insightful interpretation and analysis
Ability to define opportunities and risks and facilitate selection of appropriate alternatives
Ability to identify roadblocks and effectively identify and execute resolution solutions
Plan, track and report progress of sourcing related initiatives
Work independently to establish initiative timeline, managing deliverables and ability to appropriately identify and escalate issues when needed
Ability to build productive internal relationships and strategic supplier partnerships
Demonstrated negotiation, conflict resolution and stakeholder management capabilities
Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent organization and planning skills
Significant success as a leader in primary pharmaceutical drug product packaging, drug product delivery, critical raw material and /or medical device development
