Category Manager

Description:Note:

• Fully Remote - Flexible working hours
• This role will be part of the cross-functional team in driving Free Cash Flow improvement from the Global Procurement perspective as of the Cash Culture Initiative.

Job Details: 

• Responsible for managing sourcing processes focused on Corporate Services categories that may include Legal, Human Resources, Risk Management, Financial Services and Management Consultants.
• In addition, will also support the development and implementation of sourcing and category management strategies across all other Amgen sites. 

Responsibilities include: leading the industry analysis to identify size of industry, leading players, and specific industry characteristics; conducting client requirement analysis to understand clients' procurement needs; influence suppliers and stimulate innovation, process improvement, and cost management; developing a comprehensive category strategy based on customer and industry analyses and developing contracts with new suppliers or renegotiating existing contracts; lead the contract negotiation process and achieve best value by: 1) leading the appropriate sourcing process for new and existing business requirements; 2) defining and executing the contract negotiation strategy; and follow-on contract management; 3) leading the contract implementation and the identification of opportunities for expanded supplier relationships to enhance the business partnerships. Skills: ; sourcing/procurement experience ; statistical analysis; excellent communication skills ; ability to work with and lead a teamBasic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree OR Bachelor degree and 4 years of experience OR Associate degree and 10 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of experience

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:

• Project management skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Nice to have: working capital improvement and payment extension experience

Pay Rate  between $47- $54/HR. on W2 based on experience."This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE"