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Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Global Distribution
Amgen
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $140,764 - $163,118 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
Cyber SecurityERPGo
About the role
- Serve as the Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager for Global Distribution and lead the global sourcing strategy
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure efficient and effective sourcing solutions
- Develop Strategic Sourcing Go-To-Market planning aligned to Business and Category Strategies
- Conduct in-depth market analysis and determine/manage the sourcing process
- Work with cross-functional partners to ensure alignment in sourcing activities and engage with suppliers to achieve optimal terms and performance
- Develop and execute global strategic sourcing initiatives focused on cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management
- Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and end-to-end contract management
- 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; act as a trusted advisor and thought leader
- 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
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity teams to maintain oversight of risk mitigation strategies
- Provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement
- Activate procurement resources towards category priorities and deliver results aligned to Financial targets set by the Category Team
Requirements
- Doctorate degree and 2 years of Sourcing experience
- Master’s degree and 4 years of Sourcing experience
- Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Sourcing experience
- Associate’s degree and 10 years of Sourcing experience
- High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Sourcing experience
- Strategic Sourcing Experience
- Strong 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 Global Distribution, 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
- 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
Benefits
- 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
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents
- Financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals
- A discretionary annual bonus program (or sales-based incentive plan for field reps)
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements
- Work/life balance and career development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Strategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationGlobal ProcurementProject ManagementSourcing Management PrinciplesSupplier Relationship ManagementContract Lifecycle ManagementData AnalyticsCost OptimizationRisk Management
Soft skills
LeadershipCommunicationInfluencingChange ManagementTeam-orientedInitiativeSelf-motivationAbility to navigate ambiguityAbility to manage multiple prioritiesCollaboration
