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Amgen discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realize the new science’s promise by bringing safe, effective medicines from lab, to manufacturing plant, to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people’s lives.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual for the Associate Supply Chain Buyer role reporting to the Supply Chain Manager and located in Singapore. The The Sr. Associate Planner/Buyer position will be responsible for the management of suppliers, material procurement, planning and lifecycle management at ASM (Amgen Singapore Manufacturing).

SPECIFIC RESPOSABILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Supplier Management

- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure investigations regarding materials are closed on time and ensuring effective corrective actions are put in place to prevent recurrence.

- Managing suppliers to ensure key performance indices are met and expectations are met.

- Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of supplier partnership programs.

Material Procurement

- Monitor, assess and revise targeted inventory levels in conjunction with changes in demand/supply variability.

- Coordinate expedition of material release to prevent/alleviate inventory shortages and material scrap exposure.

- Maintain Purchasing’s record database (SAP System) integrity and maintain purchasing documentation to cGMP standards.

- Monitor and coordinate scrapping and returning of goods.

- Resolve discrepancies that arise from purchase orders, impacting areas such as Receiving and Finance.

Material Planning and lifecycle management

- Develop material inventory plans, including managing material transition analysis and execution

- Release forecast and orders to suppliers, analyzing, consolidating, and reporting supply and demand to the various stake holders in the company.

- Interact with Manufacturing, Process Development and Engineering to develop specifications for new equipment and materials.

Other Duties

- Ownership of Non-Conformances, CAPA’s, and/or Change Controls.
- Track and analyze monthly performance metrics for adherence, accuracy, cycle times and inventory investment. This includes understanding and contributing to the team’s performance board, and presenting the board to management.

- Support global, site, and department continuous improvement efforts.
- Collaborate cross functionally with Manufacturing, Facilities & Engineering, Process Development, Quality Control, Global Strategic Sourcing, Warehouse, and vendors to ensure alignment with demand requirements and available inventory.
- Perform special projects to identify cost saving opportunities
 

** Other functions may be assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences or related technological field OR
• Diploma and 3-4 years of Supply Chain/Business Analyst or directly related experience
 

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong planning skills and familiar with key supply chain concepts
• Ability to tactfully and effectively influence and negotiate to resolve issues and gain consensus.
• Working knowledge of cGMP guidelines.
• Ability to multi-task and function in a dynamic environment.
• Be a team player and a self-starter who is capable of growth and increased responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and teach new ideas
• Fundamental project management skills.
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Experience with SAP, Maximo and other ERP systems

• Ability to read engineering drawings will be a plus

Join Us

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.