Manager, Sourcing & Vendor Management
C1
ERP
Strategic Sourcing Manager – Capital Construction, Equipment
Amgen
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $100,273 - $121,868 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERPGo
About the role
- Serve as the Sourcing Manager for Capital Construction & Equipment
- Support the sourcing strategy, develop and execute the corresponding sourcing plan
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure the delivery of efficient and effective sourcing solutions
- Support development of Strategic Sourcing Go-To-Market planning, aligned to both Business and Category Strategies
- Conduct in-depth market analysis
- Determine and manage the sourcing process
- Work with cross-functional partners to ensure overall alignment in sourcing activities
- Engage with suppliers to achieve optimal terms and performance
- 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 value tracking and 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
- 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
- Provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
- Ensure that all Capital Construction and Equipment procurement activities are managed in compliance with regulatory, contractual, and operational risk requirements
Requirements
- 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
- End-to-end Strategic Sourcing Experience in capital construction, equipment or Facility Services categories
- Demonstrated leadership in Capital Construction and Equipment category, including vendor management, cost optimization, and performance measurement
- Experience in negotiating with suppliers endemic to this category in Life Sciences
- Strong Supplier Negotiation and Contracting skills guided by industry standard processes
- Experience with Global Procurement e-Sourcing, value tracking, and CLM Tools (e.g., Workday Strategic Sourcing, Sirion Labs)
- Strong analytical skills to create reports, monitor value metrics, optimize sourcing deliverables, and ensure compliance.
- Deep understanding of sourcing management principles, supplier relationship management, and contract lifecycle management
- Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and managing complex global capital projects in a matrixed environment
- Strong financial, legal, and contractual fluency to navigate Capital Construction and Equipment agreements and deliver business-aligned outcomes.
- Exceptional ability to communicate sourcing strategies and influence senior partners
- 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 a 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Strategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationContract ManagementData AnalyticsMarket AnalysisCost OptimizationSupplier Relationship ManagementContract Lifecycle ManagementFinancial FluencyRegulatory Compliance
Soft skills
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationInfluencingGuidanceContinuous ImprovementCross-functional Team ManagementTrusted AdvisorProblem SolvingNegotiation
