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SENIOR SOURCING ASSOCIATE– ENGLISH SPEAKER

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will be responsible for effectively sourcing various indirect category projects and statements of work in the ELMAC (Europe, Canada, Latam, Middle East, Africa) region, in accordance with established procurement policies and guidelines. Working closely with and prioritizing activity with the Country Sourcing Manager and business leads in the Affiliate, implementing sourcing strategies and contracting needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Understand business requirements and customer objectives to source effective suppliers and solutions.
• Identify and record value opportunities through negotiation or competitive bidding (RFX) scenarios from statements of work & purchase orders.
• Own and deliver sourcing & negotiations to meet business requirements of business partners purchasing services across Commercial & General indirect categories of spend.
• Ensure Amgen’s procurement policies are followed, ensuring that compliance metrics are met or exceeded, supported through supplier contracts and statements of work.

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WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU:

Our ideal candidate is a great communicator, an adaptable individual with strong negotiation and problem solving skills.

Minimum requirements:

• Degree and 4 years sourcing/procurement experience
• Good understanding of sourcing processes (tendering, supplier negotiations and contracting), across multiple indirect spend categories (Services and Indirect Materials S&IM)
• Proficient in English, both written and oral
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, including Excel

Preferred Requirements:

• Ability to help understanding business goals
• Able to work with minimal direction, ensuring quality of tasks
• Experience using e-procurement tools such as Scout & Ariba is a plus
• Use analytical skills to evaluate information
• Additional languages (e.g. Italian, German) are a plus

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF US

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also care deeply for our teammates’ well-being and growth.

• Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization.

• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act.

• Generous AMGEN Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits.

• Flexible work arrangements.

LOCATION: Ability to work flexibly from home with regular office work in our Lisbon workspace.

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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 a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.