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Kathy (Kathleen) Flanagan

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Professional

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Summary

Strategic sourcing/procurement specialist with extensive expertise in category and supplier management within

the pharmaceutical and aerospace industries. Experienced managing large scale sourcing and procurement

projects while demonstrating the ability to meet frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced competitive

environment.

Experience

Project Manager at Amgen

2007 - 2013 (6 years)

Policy and procedure compliance and development, document retention, outsourcing the procurement

function

4 recommendations available upon request

Senior Category Manager at Amgen

2002 - 2007 (5 years)

Managed the Science Consumable category

4 recommendations available upon request

Commodity Manager at Amgen

2001 - 2002 (1 year)

Managed raw materials category utilized in manufacturing

2 recommendations available upon request

Senior Contract Administrator at Amgen

1996 - 2001 (5 years)

Negotiated, implemented and managed contracts assuring contract compliance

Purchasing Manager at Wet Design

1995 - 1996 (1 year)

Production planning and procurement of a broad range of hardware based upon specifications and

requirements

Sr. Subcontract Administrator at Litton/Teledyne Electronic Systems

1989 - 1995 (6 years)

Sourcing and procurement of electronic and mechanical parts to support development and production

requirements.

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Volunteer Experience

Volunteer at Rolling Readers

Courses

Senior Category Manager

Amgen

Legal and Business Terms and Conditions

Mitigating Risk

Commodity Manager

Amgen

Category Management

Sr. Subcontract Administrator

Litton/Teledyne Electronic Systems

Negotiations

Independent Coursework

On-going education in the category management area

Honors and Awards

Recipient of Amgen's Bravo Awards (10)

Amgen's Ammovator Award

Amgen's "Thanks to You" (numerous)

Spot Stock Option

Amgen

Skills & Expertise

Strategic Sourcing

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Supplier Sourcing

Supplier Risk Management

RFx process

eSourcing

Spend Analysis

E-auctions

Supplier Diversity

Global Sourcing

Procurement

Procurement Contracts

Biotechnology

Outsourcing

Sourcing

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Pharmaceutical Industry

Supply Management

Strategy

Supply Chain

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Development

E-procurement

Contract Management

Supply Chain Management

Manufacturing

Ariba

Management

Process Improvement

Education

El Camino College

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Kathy (Kathleen) Flanagan

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Professional

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10 people have recommended Kathy (Kathleen)

"Kathy has an impressive background of all things sourcing and procurement. She skillfully manages

contracts, negotiations, compliance, and supplier relationships, with solid insights and a wonderful can-do

attitude. I had many opportunities to interact with her over the years, and in all ways she was remarkably

consistant in her wonderful work ethic and valuable contributions."

Evan Mackay, Sr Manager Strategic Sourcing, Amgen, worked directly with Kathy (Kathleen) at Amgen

"Kathleen is the consumate sourcing and procurement professional. She has broad experience in all aspects of

sourcing and procurement as demonstrated by numerous and significant cost savings and value enhancement

projects at Amgen during her tenure. I highly recommend Kathleen for professional sourcing and project

management roles."

Keith Craig, Sr. Manager Strategic Sourcing, Amgen, worked directly with Kathy (Kathleen) at Amgen

"I have worked with Kathy for many years and she is always helpful and knowledgeable. I consider her a

very experienced sourcing professional and view her as a go to source for any questions."

Bettina Pickering, Dir Strategic Sourcing, Amgen, worked with Kathy (Kathleen) at Amgen

"I have had the opportunity to work with Kathy and serve as her manager over the past two years. Kathy is

instrumental in leading numerous projects simultaneously and driving positive change and value within our

organization. She is thorough in her approach and delivers timely results. Kathy conducts herself in a very

professional manner and is a pleasure to work with on a daily basis."

Jon Herendeen, Senior Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing Compliance, Amgen, managed Kathy

(Kathleen) at Amgen

"I worked with Kathy when she was the Strategic Sourcing counterpart to my Quality role for certain drug

product process materials. I have always found Kathy to be a consummate professional, highly

knowledgeable and a valued business partner. I appreciate her straight forward yet down to earth approach

and could always count on her to ensure quality needs were addressed in addition to business requirements

when interacting with suppliers."

Jeff Heckler, Senior Specialist Supplier Quality Management, Amgen, worked with Kathy (Kathleen) at

Amgen

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"Kathy is extremely diligent, and her can-do attitude shows through to all levels around her. I very much

enjoyed working with her and would highly recommend her."

Alan Wang, Senior Counsel, Amgen, worked with Kathy (Kathleen) at Amgen

"Kathleen is detailed orientated with high Customer Service skills. She is able to trouble shoot issues and

delivers results."

Brenda Mongeon, Manager, Amgen, worked with Kathy (Kathleen) at Amgen

"Kathleen is a true professional, with a balanced approach when it comes to negotiations, tough but fair. Her

demeanor and style is well suited for a Senior position."

Bob Rosenfeld, General Manager, VWR International, was with another company when working with

Kathy (Kathleen) at Amgen

"Kathy is a professional with vast experience in different areas within the Strategic Sourcing world. Great

partner and always ready to contribute."

Vaji Daumont, GSS Site Lead Amgen Rhode Island, Massachussetts & Colorado, Amgen, worked directly

with Kathy (Kathleen) at Amgen

"Kathleen is highly knowledgeable and experience as a Commidity Manager. She has worked with multiple

commodities and she established working relationships with numerous suppliers. Kathleen does extensive

research to ensure that her company gets the most value possible. She is well respected among her peers."

Reggie Ray, Mgr. Corporate Planning, Amgen Inc., worked with Kathy (Kathleen) at Amgen

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