Supply Chain Manager - Component manager

Career Category Supply Chain Job Description If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen , our shared mission—to serve patients—drives everything we do. As one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, we work together across research, manufacturing and supply to deliver ever-better medicines to more than 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us as: Supply Chain Manager- Components & Device Planner The Component Manager owns the end-to-end component management business for the assigned portfolio. The role sets direction, orchestrates and priorities to ensure a reliable, compliant, and cost-effective supply of components that supports production, product launches, variations, and business plans. The role is accountable for portfolio performance and leads decisions across suppliers and internal partners. The operational teams execute routine planning and purchasing activities; the Component Manager provides long term purchasing plans for components and devices, sets business direction, orchestrates the work, manages escalations, and drives sustainable outcomes. Live What will you do Own the component supply strategy ( order-to-cash) and business performance for the assigned portfolio, balancing service, quality, inventory, cost, and resilience. Ensure component availability supports production schedules, product introductions, variations, new lines, and long term priorities Manage the device planning for ABR site in close collaboration with the global network. Orchestrate global stakeholders, component planners, planning departments, suppliers, warehousing, and External Supply stakeholders toward aligned plans, clear decisions, and accountable execution. Anticipate supply and lifecycle risks and drive timely mitigation, recovery, and contingency planning. Sponsors and lead CI 2.0 improvements that strengthen the end-to-end component management process and deliver sustained business value. Knowledge and expertise Applies broad supply chain and component management expertise to business decisions and complex supply situations. Understands supplier markets, procurement, planning, inventory, manufacturing, quality, and applicable regulated-industry requirements, and connects these disciplines to business outcomes. Uses relevant data, systems, and reporting to identify trends, forecast and inventory risks, evaluate trade-offs, and guide decisions. Builds knowledge of global and External Supply networks, product lifecycle needs, and long term planning requirements. Problem solving and judgment Resolves complex, ambiguous, and interconnected problems with significant impact across functions, suppliers, or business commitments. Develops and evaluates options using data, risk, cost, service, quality, and customer impact; recommends a clear course of action. Identifies systemic causes behind recurring performance issues and ensures corrective actions prevent recurrence. Anticipates emerging constraints and develops scenarios and contingency plans before issues affect supply. Reports out metrics and leads and manage countermeasures against performance risks. Autonomy and accountability Works with broad autonomy within established business, quality, and regulatory frameworks; sets priorities for the assigned component portfolio. Makes decisions within delegated authority and shapes cross-functional decisions where outcomes affect multiple teams or sites. Owns delivery against agreed portfolio objectives and ensures actions have accountable owners, milestones, and follow-up. Escalates decisions when impact, risk, or authority requires leadership input, bringing a clear assessment and recommendation. Contribution and leadership Sets direction for the component management business and contributes to site, regional, and global supply chain priorities. Leads cross-functional initiatives and influences stakeholders without relying solely on formal authority. Coaches colleagues and builds capability, ownership, and consistent decision-making across the component management team. Promotes and leads continuous improvement initiatives, compliance, and a proactive approach to risk and performance. Position specific responsibilities Business ownership and performance Own the Component & Device supply strategy, portfolio objectives, priorities, and performance framework. Monitor availability, supplier delivery, schedule stability, inventory health, scrap, obsolescence, and cost; translate results into business decisions and improvement actions. Lead performance reviews and root-cause discussions for significant or recurring gaps; ensure recovery actions are effective and sustained. Provide clear updates to stakeholders and leadership on performance, decisions, risks, and recovery plans. Supplier and supply risk management. Align supplier capacity, continuity, responsiveness, and commitments with business requirements. Lead mitigation and recovery decisions for capacity constraints, delivery disruptions, quality issues, and demand changes with impact to our supply plans Maintain forward-looking risk assessments and contingency options for critical components; escalate material risks with recommended actions. Global and External Supply stakeholder leadership Align component management plans with global supply chain priorities, site requirements, and regional or global strategies. Represent the portfolio in global and cross-site forums, communicating performance, supply risks, capacity needs, and decisions required. Partner with External Supply & Global Supply chain to align component and device availability with external manufacturing plans, demand, inventory targets, and production schedules. Clarify accountabilities and ways of working across site, global, and External Supply teams; resolve competing priorities through impact-based decisions. Ensure forecast changes, capacity constraints, product changes, and launch plans from global and External Supply partners are reflected in component strategies. Device & components Planning in Rapid Response/ SAP Lead component and device planning for the assigned portfolio within Rapid Response & SAP, aligning plans with priorities & Strategies, demand assumptions, and supply constraints. Coordinate with global planning, External Supply, suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and other partners to establish a current view of device and component availability. Assess the impact of changing demand, disruptions, capacity limitations, and recovery actions on device readiness and business commitments. Develop planning scenarios, identify gaps and dependencies, and recommend actions to protect supply and response timelines. Ensure actions have clear owners, decision points, escalation paths, and follow-up; communicate readiness, risks, constraints, and recovery plans. Capture lessons learned and incorporate them into planning assumptions, governance, and response readiness. Inventory, cost, and lifecycle management Own the portfolio inventory and obsolescence agenda, balancing availability, working capital, shelf life, and supply risk. Direct actions for excess, obsolete, expiring, and at-risk inventory and secure timely decisions with stakeholders. Identify and deliver opportunities to reduce avoidable costs, including scrap, expedite costs, inefficient order patterns, and unnecessary inventory. Sponsor improvements to planning parameters, master data governance, and inventory policies where these affect business performance. Launches, changes, and continuous improvement Provide component management leadership for launches, variations, lifecycle changes, and business-critical initiatives. Integrate supplier readiness, supply plans, inventory decisions, and component availability into project milestones. Identify dependencies and risks early, assign accountable owners, and drive decisions needed to protect milestones. Sponsor cross-functional improvements that strengthen reliability, cost, quality, data, governance, and process effectiveness; ensure lessons learned are embedded. Quality and compliance Ensure component management decisions and activities comply with applicable quality systems, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Partner with Quality, Regulatory, and other control functions to assess risks and resolve issues while protecting product and patient requirements. Win What we expect of you Bachelor or master degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field. Significant experience in supply chain, procurement, material management, or a related business area, including responsibility for complex portfolios or supplier relationships. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional work and influencing stakeholders in a matrix organization. Strong analytical, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools; proficiency with standard business applications. Preferred requirements Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or another regulated environment; knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and quality systems. Experience with External Supply, global planning, supplier strategy, supply risk management, inventory optimization, or Rapid Response. Experience leading launches, supply recovery, portfolio improvement, or other complex business initiatives. Fluent Dutch and English, written and spoken, where required for the assigned site and stakeholder scope. Skills and competencies Business ownership and accountability Strategic and systems thinking Supply chain and commercial judgment Supplier and performance management Global and cross-functional influence External Supply collaboration Risk anticipation and scenario planning Analytical problem solving and data storytelling Clear communication and leadership reporting Change leadership and continuous improvement Decision making under uncertainty Compliance-minded execution and quality focus Coaching, collaboration, and capability building Stakeholders and relationships The role works across the site, regional, and global supply chain network and maintains close partnerships with External Supply, Procurement, Suppliers, Manufacturing / Production, Planning, Warehouse, Incoming Quality, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Finance, Product and project teams, and site and business leadership. The role is expected to build alignment, clarify ownership, resolve cross-functional issues, and represent the component management business in relevant governance forums. Thrive What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we are equally committed to supporting the growth, well-being and success of our colleagues. At Amgen, you can expect: Vast opportunities to learn, develop and grow across our global organization. A diverse and inclusive community where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas forward and make an impact. A competitive Total Rewards package, including salary, bonus structure, fixed 13th month, holiday allowance and collective health insurance. A strong focus on vitality and well-being, with an on-site gym, vitality programs and a restaurant offering healthy food. Flexible working arrangements, combining collaboration in the office with the flexibility to work from home. The opportunity to work in a global, future-focused environment where your contribution directly supports reliable supply and, ultimately, patients who depend on Amgen medicines . .