Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager

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. The Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing will lead high-impact procurement initiatives, drive cost optimization strategies, and enhance supplier performance across multiple categories. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver business value. The ideal candidate will have experience in data-driven decision-making, supplier negotiations, and risk management, along with a proven ability to work with global teams and stakeholders.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership

• Develop and implement global strategic sourcing strategies to drive cost savings, efficiency, and supplier value creation.
• Lead high-value negotiations and contract management to optimize supplier terms, risk mitigation, and long-term partnerships.
• Manage procurement processes across multiple categories, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance requirements.
• Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives, leveraging industry benchmarks and best practices.

Data Analytics & Insights

• Analyze large and complex procurement datasets to uncover trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Utilize advanced analytics tools to generate insights, create executive-level reports, and support strategic decision-making.
• Implement data-driven performance metrics to enhance sourcing efficiency and supplier management.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to enhance quality, reliability, and innovation.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and business units, to align sourcing strategies with company objectives.
• Facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration, ensuring seamless procurement execution and value delivery.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals.
• Drive supplier diversity, ESG initiatives, and responsible sourcing practices.

Team Development & Leadership

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and drive automation opportunities to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovations in global strategic sourcing.

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Significant Strategic Sourcing Experience across a broad range of categories
• Strong experience in Project Management
• Independently develops practical solutions (Planning, prioritizing and delivery), with experience in leading project teams across geographic and functional reporting lines
• Stellar Supplier Negotiation skills  

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills 

• Experience with Global Procurement e-Sourcing and CLM Tools (e.g. Workday Strategic Sourcing, Sirion Labs)
• Cross-functional team management skills
• People Management
• Experience across multiple indirect and direct categories

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.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.

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.