Associate Finance - Procurement and Purchase Order Specialist

Associate Finance Career Category Human Resources Job Description ABOUT AMGEN Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today. ABOUT THE ROLE: Role Description: This Role specializing in creating Purchase Orders (POs) in SAP Ariba are in high demand, particularly within procurement. These positions focus on managing the procure-to-pay (P2P) process, vendor onboarding, and ensuring accuracy in spending. This role requires basic financial knowledge of Capital, Expense, and Deferred Expense. Need to be able to interpret Statements of Work to derive WBS alignment. Key Responsibilities 1. PO Creation & Management: -Creating, issuing, and managing R&D or project-related Purchase Orders (POs) within SAP Ariba and SAP ECC/S4 HANA systems. 2. Supplier Relationship Management: -Facilitating new vendor inclusion, resolving PO exceptions (specs, shipment issues), and updating payment terms per the scope of work. 3.Ariba Invoice Processing 4.SAP data input from Invoices Qualifications Require 2-6 years in procurement operations, vendor management, or project coordination roles. Preferred Qualifications: -Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing (if relevant). -Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba (Downstream Buying and Invoicing) and SAP ERP systems. -Procurement Knowledge: Familiarity with purchasing processes, vendor management, and supply chain logistics. Soft Skills: - Analytical and detail-oriented - Strategic thinking - Commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. . Experience Level Mid Level