Job Description

Career Category OperationsRole Name: Associate Director Global Procurement xe2x80x93 Data Analytics & Content LeadDepartment Name: Global ProcurementRole GCF: 6BHiring Manager Name: Sergei BrussovanskyABOUT AMGENIf you feel like you are part of something bigger, itxe2x80x99s because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionxe2x80x94to serve patientsxe2x80x94drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worldxe2x80x99s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherxe2x80x94researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. Itxe2x80x99s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.ABOUT THE ROLERole Description:Letxe2x80x99s do this. Letxe2x80x99s change the world. The Associate Director Global Procurement xe2x80x93 Data Analytics and Content Lead will be responsible for developing and managing the data and analytics strategy and governance for the procurement function. As part of managing the strategic roadmap, this role is responsible for coordinating, prioritizing & establishing cross governance for the data & analytics use cases across procurement. The Data & Analytics lead will need to understand complex problems that the business is facing on a day-to-day basis, while also identifying future improvements to be made to ensure the organization is enabled by leading practice data & analytics strategies. This role will be expected to lead a team, while engaging with senior leadership across procurement. It will also be critical for this role to liaise and build strong collaborative relationships across and with multiple teams.Roles & Responsibilities:

• Analytics Strategy & Roadmap Development:

• Develop and execute a strategic data and analytics roadmap for the procurement function. The roadmap provides a clear vision and direction for how data and analytics will be used to achieve business goals.
• Continuously coordinate business needs requirements from Source to Pay teams to prioritize into the roadmap & define impacts on technology or data infrastructure.
• Partner with leadership team & governance committee to prioritize initiatives / use cases to be deployed based on cost/benefit analysis.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics that will be used to measure the success of each initiative. Establish a monitoring and reporting framework to track progress and make data-driven adjustments.
• Data & Analytics Governance Process:

• Lead the data & analytics governance committee, engaging with stakeholders within procurement & the business to ensure full alignment to strategic roadmap and priorities.
• Establish robust governance mechanisms to escalate findings through appropriate channels.
• Establish and enforce data governance and data quality standards within the procurement department. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Data & Analytics Use Case Build & Implementation

• Own and maintain portfolio of prioritized analytics use cases to build & implement for Source-to-Pay
• Oversee a team of resources to gather requirements for various use cases and confirm implementation strategy (i.e., build vs. buy).
• Oversee implementation of data & analytics use cases in partnership with relevant stakeholders
• Procurement Data Management

• Oversee management of procurement specific content utilized across multiple platforms including Preferred Supplier, Buying Portal, Policy Compliance, etc..
• Oversee process and governance for spend taxonomy refresh.
• Executive Reporting:

• Support the preparation of high-level reports and dashboards to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting key procurement metrics, trends, and strategic insights in partnership with the functional strategy lead.
• Key Stakeholder Management:

• Coordinate across procurement and the business stakeholders to ensure business requirements are gathered and well understood.
• Regularly engage with appropriate Technology and third-party stakeholders to drive execution activities of analytic use cases (i.e., building dashboards, etc.).
• Manage and mentor a team of data analysts, providing guidance and support in their day-to-day activities.
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making within the team.

Must Have Skills

• Advanced knowledge of procurement technologies and systems
• Proven expertise in systems integration, implementation, and project management
• Strong knowledge of procurement upstream and downstream processes and demonstrated ability to collaborate to identify and deliver integration and efficiencies
• Proven track record of leading implementation of procurement digital roadmaps Advanced data/information and analytics management (including cycle times, KPIs and SLAs), 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

Soft Skills

• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• Ability to navigate ambiguity
• Expert communication, organizational, and presentation skills
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S./B.A.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant business experience
• Minimum of 6-8 years of multi-disciplined procurement experience
• Minimum of 3 years Pharmaceutical Procurement experience
• Advanced knowledge of procurement technologies and systems

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTAmgen 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..

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