Strategic Sourcing Sr. Manager – Construction, Equipment, Facilities

ABOUT AMGEN

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.
 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description:

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, you will serve as the Strategic Sourcing Sr. Manager for the Construction, Equipment, and Facilities Categories. Reporting to the Capital and Facilities Business Partner, you will lead sourcing strategy and sourcing execution across multiple regions for Amgen’s capital construction, equipment, and facility services purchasing needs. This includes identification, evaluation, and negotiations with suppliers to ensure the delivery of efficient and effective sourcing solutions that support our organizational goals. Your responsibilities will include development of Strategic Sourcing Go-To-Market planning, aligned to both Business and Category Strategies, which can include conducting in-depth market analysis, determining and managing the sourcing process, working with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure overall alignment in sourcing activities and engaging with suppliers to achieve optimal terms and performance to ensure safety, quality, schedule and cost effectiveness.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, responsible for RFI/RFP, cost optimization, supplier negotiations, risk management, including contracting strategies and negotiation plans for complex sourcing engagement.
• Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management (end to end) to ensure best-in-class procurement practices.
• Develop contract requirements with business partners, including clear scope, deliverables, responsibilities, timelines, and consequences for failure to perform.
• Draft and negotiate high volume of contracts in time sensitive environment while utilizing developed Law contract templates and resources.
• 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 leadership and cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor and thought leader across the organization, delivering insights on market trends, supplier capabilities and best sourcing strategies with accountability back to those leaders based on outcomes
• Understand and influence business needs to drive procurement strategies that support enterprise priorities in a proactive manner
• 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
• Work closely with Procurement team across regions to ensure alignment on business priorities and sourcing strategy.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Leadership

• Guide and facilitate collaboration of cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders, ensuring that sourcing execution meets the diverse needs of the organization and is implemented effectively.
• Ensure that all procurement activities are managed in compliance with regulatory, contractual, and operational risk requirements. Partner with Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity teams to maintain oversight of risk mitigation strategies and ensure alignment with best practices.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing peers to oversee the strategic approach to complex negotiations for contracts, providing guidance and ensuring that the right processes and frameworks are in place for RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract development. 
• Maturity to activate procurement resources towards category priorities while managing expectations with stakeholders.
• Responsible to deliver results aligned to Financial targets and set by the Category Team, while also informing cost savings forecasting through strategic sourcing

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Proven Strategic Sourcing Experience and in-depth knowledge of sourcing best practices in construction services, manufacturing equipment, and facility services categories
• Strong Supplier Negotiation skills 
• Experience with Global Procurement e-Sourcing and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Tools (e.g., Workday Strategic Sourcing, Sirion Labs)
• Project Management Experience – able to lead teams that cut across geographic and functional boundaries
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating agreements, including management of redlines, fallback positions, and cross-functional alignment through execution
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GLP, GMP, ISO, OSHA).
• Strong analytical skills to monitor performance metrics, optimize sourcing deliverables, and ensure compliance.

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:

• 12-17 Years of experience.
• Experience in Capital and Facility procurement, business partnering, and/or related 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.