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Senior Manager - Category Management (Technology Services)

The Global Category Senior Manager at Amgen will develop and execute global stra...

Location

India , Hyderabad

Salary:

Not provided

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate degree and 5 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Commercial (Sales) experience
Master’s degree and 8 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Commercial (Sales) experience
Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Commercial (Sales) experience
2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources
Familiarity with procurement platforms (e.g., Ariba), ERP systems, and advanced analytics tools
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret large datasets and generate actionable insights
Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and managing complex global projects in a matrixed environment

Job Responsibility

Own and evolve the global category strategy for Technology Services, aligned with business goals, with a focus on unlocking value, optimizing supplier relationships, and mitigating risk
Partner with Technology stakeholders across R&D, Commercial, and Operations to understand needs and shape procurement strategies that support enterprise priorities in a proactive manner
Act as a trusted advisor and thought leader, delivering insights on market trends, supplier capabilities, and best practices tailored to the Technology Services domain
Lead the creation of robust, financially grounded business cases (e.g., outsourcing models, total cost of ownership, supplier consolidation) that support procurement decisions and drive measurable impact
Stay ahead of market shifts in professional technology services— including evolving delivery models, workforce trends, and service innovation— and translate insights into actionable strategies
Design and drive a multi-year sourcing roadmap for Technology Services aligned with Amgen’s broader vision
Build relationships with external experts, peer companies, and industry bodies to bring leading practices and innovation into Amgen’s Technology Services sourcing strategy
Partner with category managers for consulting and staff augmentation to ensure Amgen take a holistic approach to all external resource driven spend
Provide strategic oversight as the global lead for Technology Services sourcing, ensuring alignment between category strategies and evolving business needs
Guide and facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders, ensuring strategies meet diverse needs and are implemented effectively

Junior Category Manager

The Junior Category Manager will be responsible for supporting day-to-day operat...

Location

United States of America , Akron

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven ability to generate, analyze, and draw conclusions on large amounts of data
assist Category and Merchandise Managers in vendor contact, item setup, pricing, costs, product logistics, and in-stocks
planning, tracking, and execution of vendor/operations sales incentives or contests
understand, analyze, and provide support for local planogram assortment and planning
collaborate on promotional and pricing management
in-store merchandising opportunities requiring occasional overnight travel
up to 60% travel
valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
Bachelor’s degree in finance, management, business economics or a related field preferred
one to three years of work experience preferred

Job Responsibility

Generate, analyze, and draw conclusions on data for effective category management
assist Category and Merchandise Managers in vendor contact, item setup, pricing, costs, and logistics
planning, tracking, and execution of sales incentives or contests
provide support and recommendations for local planogram assortment and planning
collaborate and execute promotional and pricing activities
occasional in-store merchandising
achieve financial targets as determined by Company Plan guidelines
maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, and professional societies.

What we offer

Opportunities for growth
work in a global company
training and development workshops.

Fulltime

Junior Category Manager

The Junior Category Manager supports the Category and Merchandise Manager Team, ...

Location

Canada , Toronto

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, management, business economics, or related field preferred
one to three years of work experience preferred
retail experience preferred, but not necessary
radical curiosity of retail and the constantly changing marketplace
must be detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills
must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) required
may require up to 20% travel
valid Driver’s License

Job Responsibility

Generate, analyze, and draw conclusions on substantial amounts of data to support efficient management of the category and drive critical business decisions
assist Category and Merchandise Managers in the management of day-to-day local vendor contact for all issues related to item set up, pricing, costs, product logistics, in-stocks etc.
responsible for the planning, tracking, and execution of vendor/operations sales incentives and/or contests
understand, analyze, and provide support and recommendations to the Category and Merchandise Managers for all aspects associated with the local planogram assortment, planning, and process
collaborate on promotional and pricing management and execute associated local activities
in store merchandising opportunities to support operational team with occasional overnight travel required
all other duties as assigned to achieve operational excellence in the business unit
maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks
or participating in professional societies
contributes to team effort by accomplishing determined Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company Plan guidelines

What we offer

Group Insurance Program
health and dental care
long-term disability
life insurance
health spending account
pension plan
share purchase plan
paid time off including vacation days, sick days, and personal days
training and development
recognition and rewards

Fulltime