Global Category Sr. Manager - Media, Remote

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. Its time for a career you can be proud of.

Senior Category Manager, Media US - Remote

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What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will responsible for the US and OUS Media services spend (i.e. media strategy, planning and buying, TV and non-TV working media placement, SEO, SEM, Paid Search, Social Media, etc.).

• Designs and develops multi-year category sourcing strategy across the Media category in alignment with stakeholder annual / multi-year plans
• Builds a pipeline of category projects/transformational ideas as the global lead in collaboration with relevant GSS regional / category peers and key customers
• Defines the global roadmap for Media services sourcing
• Identifies possibilities for budget and operations process improvements driving efficiencies, and develops the business case for change
• Demonstrates connected thinking and strategy beyond the category with pull through in understanding how Media services are used in Amgen (i.e. Public relations, multicultural marketing, data and analytics)

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Media Category professional we seek is a Senior Manager with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of Category Management experience

Or

Masters degree and 4 years of Category Management experience

Or

Bachelors degree and 6 years of Category Management experience

Or

Associates degree and 10 years of Category Management experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Category Management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of procurement/sourcing/category management methodology and able to drive value for customers using the right sourcing levers
• Track record in establishing strong SOW/SLAs and ensuring supplier performance
• Broad knowledge of the market forces shaping a customers business context (e.g. supplier base, legal & regulatory environment, sources of competitive advantage)
• Ability to conduct benchmarking to address cost, quality, risk and innovation considerations
• Ability to provide thought leadership, ability to influence and actively shape strategy
• A sourcing expert with strong financial acumen and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated track record of identifying root causes to issues and problem-solving organizational needs

Thrive

What you can expect of us

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

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

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for a career that defies imagination

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

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, or disability status.

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Amgen requires all staff in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada to be vaccinated from COVID 19 as a condition of employment. In accordance with applicable law, Amgen will provide reasonable accommodations to staff members who qualify on the basis of a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Such accommodation may not pose an undue hardship to Amgen, its operations, or its staff.