Strategic Sourcing Manager

About the role

At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. As the Strategic Sourcing Manager for a Raw Materials Category, you will lead the global sourcing strategy for a portfolio that may include Media, Resins, Chemicals, Excipients, Single Use, or Filters. Reporting to the Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing, you will identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to deliver efficient and effective sourcing solutions that support Amgen’s organizational goals and help pioneer treatments for cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity-related conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead global sourcing initiatives focused on cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management.
• Manage end-to-end supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and relationship management.
• Develop and negotiate contracts, ensuring clear scope, deliverables, timelines, and accountability.
• Analyze procurement and supplier data to identify savings opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Leverage data and market insights to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and enterprise priorities.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships that drive quality, innovation, and long-term value.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to support effective sourcing execution and continuous improvement.
• Drive collaboration across cross-functional and regional stakeholders to deliver sourcing objectives.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure effective risk management and governance.
• Provide guidance on complex supplier negotiations, RFPs, evaluations, and contract strategies.
• Influence stakeholders and mobilize resources to execute category priorities and achieve business goals.
• Deliver financial results aligned with category objectives, including cost savings and value creation targets.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree
• OR Master’s degree and 2 years of Sourcing experience
• OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Sourcing experience
• OR Associate’s degree and 8 years of Sourcing experience
• OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Sourcing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven Strategic Sourcing experience.
• Strong Supplier Negotiation skills.
• Experience with Global Procurement e-Sourcing and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Tools (e.g., Workday Strategic Sourcing, Sirion Labs) and Contract Legal Management.
• 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.
• Demonstrated leadership in sourcing Raw Materials, including vendor management, cost optimization, and performance measurement.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers endemic to Life Sciences, which in some instances may include 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 Raw Material agreements and deliver business-aligned outcomes.
• Exceptional ability to communicate sourcing strategies and influence stakeholders.
• Familiarity with procurement platforms such as Ariba as well as ERP systems and advanced analytics tools to support decision-making and process automation.
• Understanding of regulatory landscapes with the ability to navigate and manage compliance requirements.

Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
  • Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
  • Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models where possible.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted on the careers site. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.