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Reporting to a Senior Country Sourcing Manager in Amgen KK, our Japanese affiliate, the key for this role is to support local Procurement operations in developing, managing and executing our competitive sourcing events/ processes, negotiating and implementing local contracts/ agreements’ and updating Amgen’s Procurement systems of records. This role will give the successful applicant the opportunity to work closely with our Japanese Strategic Sourcing Leads and diverse stakeholders from different business functions, across many spend categories in the indirect procurement space. This is a 1-year contract based in our Malaysia office.
Job Responsibility:
Support local Procurement operations in developing, managing and executing competitive sourcing events/processes
Negotiate and implement local contracts/agreements
Update Amgen’s Procurement systems of records
Work closely with Japanese Strategic Sourcing Leads and diverse stakeholders
Understand business requirements and interpret internal stakeholders’ objectives to source effective suppliers and solutions
Identify and record value opportunities through negotiation or competitive bidding (RFX) scenarios
Partner with Country Sourcing Manager (CSM) & business colleagues in Japan to understand demand for critical projects or statements of work for negotiation
Deliver and implement sourcing tactics and productivity projects
Manage Request for Proposal and Quotation processes (eRFX)
Consistently document and guide sourcing execution and productivity delivery in designated tools
Assist CSM to develop supplier analysis and market intelligence
Negotiate proposals and statements of work
Ensure Amgen’s procurement policies are followed
Inform stakeholders on Amgen’s sourcing policies and procedures
Approval of purchase requisitions (where required)
Partner with the business customers and legal on ongoing contract management
Requirements:
Proficient in Japanese (level N2 is desirable)
Fluent business English
Degree and +2 years sourcing experience
Good understanding of sourcing processes (tenders/competitive biddings, supplier negotiations and contracting) across multiple indirect spend categories
Experienced in basic project management
Ability to help shape customer’s expectations and understand business goals
Good communication skills (presentation, virtual team interactions, etc)
Good problem solving skills
Able to work with minimal direction
Experience using e-procurement tools (example – Scout/Ariba/ SAP)
Ability to develop and apply analytical skills
Highly proficient with MS Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word
What we offer:
Competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans aligned with local industry standards