Associate Director – Global Source to Contract Process Management (GPO)

Role Description:

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. We are seeking an individual who thrives in ambiguity, capable of shaping the global S2C strategy with speed and precision. In this vital role, you will serve as the Global Source to Contract Process Management (GPO).

Reporting to the Process Mgmt., E2E Policies, & Performance Lead, you will be responsible for global strategic oversight of operations execution across various aspects of the S2C procurement process (Category Management, Sourcing, Contracting, etc.), and identifying improvement opportunities. This role involves designing and driving the deployment of a global strategy for procurement processes, defining and implementing best-in-class practices, and delivering processes and technology that align with channel and category strategies. This role plays a critical part in ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and compliant requisition-to-order transactions while maintaining strong supplier relationships and enhancing the end-user experience.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and drive the deployment and execution of a global strategy for S2C process to establish a consistent approach across all business units and regions.
• Define and implement best in class procurement processes.
• Deliver processes and technology which effectively enable the channel strategies and category strategies.
• Advise on technology requirements and roadmap for respective process areas, liaising with Digital Strategy team for integration in broader Amgen Digital roadmap.
• Contribute to Procurement balanced scorecard development including value delivered to the business with key KPIs to track progress and ensure aligned to overall Procurement strategy and multi-year strategic roadmap.
• Develop, champion, and ensure implementation of ideas that will focus on maximizing efficiency, improving customer service and user satisfaction, standardization / globalization, robust compliance, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance in the S2C process with Amgen internal control and compliance policies.
• Define continuous reporting capabilities on compliance and performance across S2C process.
• Work closely with the Finance and Corporate Compliance functions to ensure compliance with controls is built into S2C processes and reports.
• Identify user friendly / centric solutions to drive compliance by collaborating with Procurement Digital Lead and IT function.

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Proficiency in defining and implementing best-in-class S2C procurement processes.

• Experience in developing balanced scorecards to track procurement performance and key KPIs.

• Deep knowledge of the source-to-contract (S2C) process, including Category Management, Sourcing, and Contracting.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze complex business systems and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage relationship with key stakeholders to enable development and execution of S2C processes that effectively address business needs.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and value delivery. 

• Experience with analytical tools (Tableau, Power BI etc. ) 
• Experience with Global Procurement e-Sourcing (i.e. Workday Strategic Sourcing Ariba, etc.) and CLM Tools (e.g., Icertis, Sirion Labs) 
• Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience

Professional Certifications (please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role):

• Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant or equivalent or Public Accounting experience (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams 
• Ability to navigate ambiguity 
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully 
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals 
• Influencing and Change Management skills 

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree and 14 years of procurement process management or related experience, OR
• Master’s degree and 15 to 17 years of procurement process management or related experience, OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 17 to 18 years of procurement process management or related experience,

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.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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