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Aston Carter Category Manager in Thousand Oaks, California

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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 Amgen 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 for Amgen 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 team

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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