Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager Raw Materials

Company: Amgen
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 3, 2026

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager Raw Materials What you will do Lets do this. Lets 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. 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. Roles & Responsibilities: Develop and implement global strategic sourcing initiatives, responsible for cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management (end to end) 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 Use 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 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 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 Guide and facilitate collaboration across 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 standard processes. 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 partners. Responsible to deliver results aligned to Financial targets aligned and set by the Category Team, while also informing cost savings forecasting through strategic sourcing What we expect of you 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 Masters degree and 4 years of Sourcing experience Or Bachelors degree and 6 years of Sourcing experience Or Associates degree and 10 years of Sourcing experience Or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Sourcing experience Preferred Qualifications: Strategic Sourcing Experience Strong, 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 that cut across geographic and functional boundaries Demonstrated leadership in sourcing raw materials, including vendor management, cost optimization, and performance measurement Experience with negotiating with suppliers endemic to this category in 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 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 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 What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well 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 several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and 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. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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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