Associate Finance

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Stock-based incentives

Flexible work models

Retirement plan

Job summary

Amgen seeks an Associate Finance professional to support PO creation, supplier relations, and data input in SAP Ariba and SAP ECC/S4 HANA. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and process improvement while supporting project work in R&D and manufacturing.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage invoices, and ensure timely processing of financial transactions within a regulated biotech environment. A bachelor's degree and relevant procurement experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Associates degree with 4 years of procurement ops, vendor mgmt, or project coordination
• High school diploma or GED with 6 years of procurement ops, vendor mgmt, or project coordination experience
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing (if relevant).
• Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba (Downstream Buying and Invoicing) and SAP ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Creating, issuing, and managing R&D or project-related Purchase Orders (POs) within SAP Ariba and SAP ECC/S4 HANA systems.
• Facilitating new vendor inclusion, resolving PO exceptions (specs, shipment issues), and updating payment terms per the scope of work.
• Ariba Invoice Processing and SAP data input from Invoices.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree and 4 years of procurement operations, vendor management, or project coordination experience

High school diploma / GED and 6 years of procurement operations, vendor management, or project coordination experience

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP ECC/S4 HANA

SAP ERP systems

Job description

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Associate Finance

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be:

PO Creation & Management

• Creating, issuing, and managing R&D or project-related Purchase Orders (POs) within SAP Ariba and SAP ECC/S4 HANA systems.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Facilitating new vendor inclusion, resolving PO exceptions (specs, shipment issues), and updating payment terms per the scope of work.
• Ariba Invoice Processing.
• SAP data input from Invoices.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree

OR

Associates degree and 4 years of procurement operations, vendor management, or project coordination experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 6 years of procurement operations, vendor management, or project coordination experience

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.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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 and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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 accommodation.