Strategic Sourcing Senior Associate

ABOUT AMGEN

If you feel like you are part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.   

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description:

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. An individual who thrives in ambiguity, capable of supporting strategic sourcing initiatives with speed and precision. You will support the identification, evaluation, and negotiation with suppliers to ensure the delivery of efficient and effective sourcing solutions that support our ambitious goals. Your responsibilities will include conducting in-depth market analysis, managing the sourcing process and engaging with suppliers and stakeholders to achieve optimal terms and performance.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead and support strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs and enhance supplier performance.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management.
• Analyze large datasets related to procurement, supplier performance, and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Leverage data analytics tools to generate insights, create reports, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, risk management, and sustainability goals.
• Manage supplier relationships to enhance quality, efficiency, and innovation.
• Continuously improve sourcing processes by identifying automation and efficiency opportunities.

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Strategic Sourcing Experience
• Supplier Negotiation experience

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills 
• Deep analytical experience - ability to manipulate large data sets to develop insights that drive outcomes/decisions

• Experience with Global Procurement e-Sourcing and CLM Tools (e.g., Workday Strategic Sourcing, Sirion Labs)  
• Must have experience with analytical tools (Tableau, Power BI etc. )

Good-to-Have Skills:

Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• Ability to navigate ambiguity
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
• Influencing and Change Management skills

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 -4  years of Sourcing, Management Consulting or Project Management experience.

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.