Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager – Raw Materials

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Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager – Raw Materials

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, you will serve as the Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager for Raw Materials, reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Leader for Direct Materials and Distribution. You will lead the global sourcing strategy for raw materials, including identification, evaluation, and negotiations with suppliers to ensure efficient and effective sourcing solutions that support organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global strategic sourcing initiatives, focusing on cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management.
• Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and end-to-end 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.
• Act as a trusted advisor, delivering insights on market trends, supplier capabilities, and best sourcing strategies, with accountability for outcomes.
• Understand and influence business needs to proactively drive procurement strategies supporting enterprise priorities.
• 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 Raw Material Category teams to ensure sourcing execution alignment with the overall procurement strategy.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Leadership Expectations

• Guide and facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders, ensuring effective sourcing execution meets diverse organizational needs.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with regulatory, contractual, and operational risk requirements.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity teams to oversee risk mitigation and maintain alignment with standard processes.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing peers to oversee complex negotiation strategies for contracts, guiding RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract development.
• Demonstrate maturity to activate procurement resources towards category priorities while managing partner expectations.
• Deliver results aligned to Financial targets set by the Category Team and inform cost savings forecasting through strategic sourcing.

Qualifications

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Sourcing experience, OR
• Master’s degree and 4 years of Sourcing experience, OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Sourcing experience, OR
• Associate’s degree and 10 years of Sourcing experience, OR
• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Sourcing experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Strategic Sourcing Experience.
• Data-driven Supplier Negotiation skills.
• Experience with Global Procurement e-Sourcing and CLM Tools (e.g., Workday Strategic Sourcing, Sirion Labs).
• Project Management Experience – able to lead teams across geographic and functional boundaries.
• Demonstrated leadership in sourcing raw materials, including vendor management, cost optimization, and performance measurement.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers endemic to the Life Sciences category, potentially including Academic Institutions.
• Deep understanding of sourcing management principles, supplier relationship management, and contract lifecycle management.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and managing complex global projects in a matrixed environment.
• Strong financial, legal, and contractual fluency to navigate logistics services agreements and deliver business-aligned outcomes.
• Exceptional ability to communicate sourcing strategies and influence senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with procurement platforms such as Ariba, ERP systems, and advanced analytics tools.
• Understanding of regulatory landscapes and compliance requirements.

What You Can Expect Of Us

Amgen cares for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From competitive benefits to a collaborative culture, we support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, including:

• Comprehensive employee benefits package: Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, medical, dental, vision coverage, life/disability insurance, flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus program (or sales-based incentive for field sales).
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models where possible (refer to Work Location Type).

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received or a candidate is selected.

Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed, and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live Amgen values to advance science and serve patients. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.

Key skills/competency

• Strategic Sourcing
• Raw Materials Procurement
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Data Analytics & Insights
• Risk Management
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Procurement Policies
• Life Sciences Industry
• Cost Optimization