[Hiring] Associate Manager, Supplier Diversity and Sustainability @Biogen

Role Description

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.