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 Amgen's 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 Master's degree & 3 years of directly related experience OR Bachelor's degree & 5 years of directly related experience OR Associate's 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 initiati |
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