Senior Manager Global Procurement – India Team Lead – Indirect Materials

ABOUT AMGEN

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description:

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. As the Senior Manager leading the Indirect Materials procurement team in India, you will strategically steer and execute procurement initiatives that align with Amgen’s global strategies. This role involves high-level strategic oversight and hands-on management of assigned categories of spend, driving efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness across our supply chain.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and refine high-level procurement strategies for assigned categories of indirect materials, ensuring they align with global business objectives and operational efficiency.
• Category Management: Take full ownership of assigned categories, from strategy development through to supplier negotiation and spend analysis.
• Team Management: Oversee the local indirect materials procurement team, setting strategic goals, and driving team performance towards achieving key organizational targets.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the organization to ensure strategic alignment and effective execution of procurement initiatives.
• Supplier Strategy Development: Formulate and implement robust supplier management strategies that ensure optimal terms and performance, supporting the organization's cost and quality objectives.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Act as a key interface between procurement and other departments, ensuring that procurement strategies support wider business goals and contribute to overall success.
• Market Insight and Strategy Adaptation: Continuously analyze industry trends and supply market dynamics to adapt procurement strategies proactively, enhancing the organization’s competitive position.
• Innovation and Process Improvement: Champion innovative practices and continuous improvement within the procurement function, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and process enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Regulatory Compliance and Ethical Sourcing: Ensure that all procurement practices adhere to international and local regulations and align with Amgen's ethical standards and sustainability goals.

Functional Skills

Must Have Skills

• Category Knowledge: Indirect category knowledge preferably in life sciences.
• Proven Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong relationships with key internal stakeholders across various business units.
• Category Strategy and Strategic Sourcing: Solid experience in developing category strategies, driving strategic sourcing, conducting complex negotiations, and managing global suppliers to drive organizational value.
• Team Leadership and Development: Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse procurement team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and alignment with business objectives.

• Project Management Skills: Strong capability in leading large-scale procurement projects, involving multiple stakeholders, from concept to completion.
• Analytical and Decision-Making Skills: Robust analytical skills to interpret complex data and make strategic decisions that align with organizational goals. Proficiency in Procurement Technologies: Experience utilizing procurement technologies such as ERP systems, e-procurement tools, and data analytics software (Workday Strategic Sourcing, SirionLabs, Ariba, SAP, Tableau etc.).

Soft Skills

• Leadership and Influence: Ability to lead by example and influence stakeholders at all levels within the
• Problem-solving and Adaptability: Skilled in solving complex operational challenges and adapting strategies to meet evolving business and market conditions.
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• Ability to navigate ambiguity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Bachelor’s degree and 4-6 years of Sourcing, Management Consulting, or Project Management

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 accommodation.