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Operations

Senior Manager Global Procurement – Data & Analytics and Compliance

Role Name: Senior Manager Global Procurement – Data & Analytics and Compliance

Department Name: Global Procurement

Role GCF: 6A

Hiring Manager Name: Sergei Brussovansky

ABOUT AMGEN

If you feel like you are part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Senior Manager of Global Procurement – Data Analytics will spearhead initiatives to leverage data-driven insights to enhance procurement strategies and operational efficiencies. This role involves leading the development and application of advanced analytics to drive decision-making, optimize procurement activities, and ensure data compliance.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Data Analytics Leadership: Develop and execute a sophisticated analytics strategy to enhance procurement decision-making and achieve business objectives. Oversee the use of advanced analytics tools to analyze procurement data, identifying trends, efficiencies, and opportunities for cost reduction.
• Strategic Implementation of Analytics Projects: Lead projects that utilize data analytics to improve procurement processes. Ensure that analytical approaches are innovative and aligned with the latest in data science, including predictive analytics and machine learning.
• Team Leadership and Talent Development: Manage a team of data analysts and data scientists. Mentor staff, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and continuous development.
• Integration of Analytics and Business Strategy: Collaborate with senior procurement leaders to integrate analytics into all aspects of procurement strategy. Use data insights to support negotiations, supplier selection, and category management.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders across the organization to communicate data-driven insights and recommendations. Facilitate the adoption of analytics-driven approaches within procurement.

• Compliance Oversight: Ensure that data and analytics practices within procurement adhere to relevant regulatory requirements. Manage and enhance compliance by leveraging procurement data to ensure adherence to global regulatory standards and internal policies. Develop robust data analytics frameworks to monitor risks and enforce compliance, effectively coordinating with legal and audit teams to maintain integrity and transparency across all procurement operations.
• Stakeholder Engagement Engage with stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment on technology and analytics strategies, securing buy-in and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
• Training Execution If required, support training sessions in partnership with key SMEs, including live training and training videos on use case functionality & enhancements

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Advanced data/information and analytics management (including cycle times, KPI’s and SLA’s), continuous improvement expertise, and project management skills

• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and derive actionable insights

• Experience with procurement technology and software systems, such as procurement ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning), spend analysis tools, and data visualization tools

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Prior experience in managing teams

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:

• B.S./B.A in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 6-8 years of business experience
• Minimum of 4-6 years of procurement technology experience
• Minimum of 1 year Pharmaceutical Procurement experience
• Advanced knowledge of procurement technologies and systems

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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 with 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.