Associate Manager, Supplier Diversity and Sustainability

About This Role: 

As the Associate Manager for Supplier Diversity and Sustainability, you ensure Biogen meets federal subcontracting obligations while driving measurable business impact through diverse and sustainable spending. You will coordinate activities related to supplier diversity and sustainability, combining regulatory compliance with strategic sourcing decisions via Coupa. You will work closely with various teams to embed diversity and sustainability into procurement processes, making a tangible difference in our sourcing and spend decisions.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the program owner and administrator for Biogen’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SBSP), ensuring full compliance with federal requirements.

• Develop, maintain, and submit the annual subcontracting plan, aligning with approved goals and methodologies.

• Prepare and submit mandatory government reports, including spend validation and narrative development.

• Ensure audit readiness by maintaining FAR-required documentation.

• Provide accurate data and narratives for Corporate Responsibility and ESG reporting.

• Maintain high-quality supplier diversity data, including supplier classification and certification tracking.

• Integrate diversity and ESG considerations into category strategies and supplier selection decisions.

• Support sourcing teams to include diverse suppliers in bidding opportunities

• Use spend analytics to identify gaps and sourcing opportunities.

• Ensure seamless execution of guidance provided by CPO and Head of Source to Contract Operations.

• Provide regular performance updates and insights for procurement leadership team.

• Represent the company in supplier diversity networks and conferences.
   

Who You Are: 

You are a self-driven procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and understands the nuances of procurement processes. You are adept at building relationships and communicating effectively across functions. Your proactive approach allows you to identify opportunities for embedding ESG and diversity criteria into procurement with the goal of driving positive business impact. You are enthusiastic about fostering supplier development and are committed to advancing our corporate responsibility goals.
 

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of experience and education

• 3+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing roles with hands-on responsibility for end-to-end sourcing execution, category management.

• Hands-on experience in at least one of the following: Supplier diversity programs, ESG/sustainability in procurement or supply chain, or responsible sourcing/compliance programs.

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with procurement, finance, compliance, and ESG teams.
   

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with supplier diversity programs.

• Familiarity with ESG criteria in procurement or supply chain.

• Strong ability to drive adoption of new processes or requirements.

Additional Information

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance. 

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement 
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance 
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit 
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan 
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year 
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.