Strategic Sourcing Manager

support our ambitious goals. Your responsibilities will include conducting in-depth market analysis, managing the sourcing process, provide guidance to junior staff members and engaging with suppliers and stakeholders to achieve optimal terms and performance.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute global strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management.

• Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management to ensure best-in-class procurement practices.

• Analyze large datasets related to procurement, supplier performance, and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.

• Utilize data analytics tools to generate insights, create reports, and support strategic decision-making.

• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.

• Establish and manage key supplier relationships to enhance quality, innovation, and long-term value.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, risk mitigation strategies, and sustainability initiatives.

• Work effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers, demonstrating strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Proven Strategic Sourcing Experience

• Strong 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)

• Project Management Experience - able to lead teams that cut across geographic and functional boundaries

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Prior experience in managing teams

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 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.

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