Strategic Sourcing Manager- Primary Market Research & Value Access Category

Career Category Procurement Job Description ABOUT AMGEN Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.

Role Description: Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this role, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for leading and supporting global sourcing initiatives across two key areas: Primary Market Research (PMR), supporting Amgen’s Business Analytics & Insights (BAI) organization, and a broad portfolio of categories supporting Amgen’s Value & Access (V&A) organization, primarily within Research & Data and Consulting. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will play a key role in developing and executing sourcing strategies that align with business objectives , category strategy, and global requirements. This includes leading sourcing initiatives, cross-functional collaboration across Category Management, Procurement Business Partners, BAI, V&A, Finance, Legal and enabling third-party solutions that enhance AMGEN spend management, for the categories under the scope of responsibility. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will conduct scenario analysis and award suppliers beyond TCO , use evaluation criteria including Amgen-wide and business objectives (i.e. small business, sustainability, innovation) and align award decisions based on broader supplier strategy and relationships. The role will apply strong financial and analytical acumen to evaluate supplier proposals, pricing structures, spend and market data, business requirements, and sourcing scenarios to support fact-based recommendations and maximize value. Success in this role requires the ability to operate effectively in a complex global stakeholder environment, apply creative problem solving to ambiguous business challenges, and leverage procurement technology, analytics, and market intelligence to improve sourcing decisions and business outcomes. Roles & Responsibilities: Drive global sourcing events supporting BAI and V&A stakeholders, delivering world-class procurement services across assigned areas of responsibility. Partner with Category Management and Business Partners to identify and build sourcing initiatives based on opportunities. Deliver cost efficiencies, improved speed-to-market, and supplier innovation. Lead complex and cross-functional projects through RFX, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract development for categories under the scope. Collaborate with procurement peers to define the appropriate sourcing and contracting approach and ensure effective processes, evaluation frameworks, governance, and decision criteria are applied throughout supplier selection and contract development. Evaluate supplier proposals using financial and non-financial criteria, including total cost, capability, innovation, sustainability, risk, and broader business objectives Leverage procurement, e-sourcing, analytics, reporting, and contract management tools to improve sourcing execution, generate actionable insights, enhance transparency, and support data-driven decision-making. Proactively help to ensure compliance, identify and escalate sourcing, supplier, commercial, or contracting risks through the appropriate governance channels. Functional Skills: Must-Have Skills: Strong strategic sourcing experience within a complex global organization, preferably in Biotech or Pharma Deep understanding of strategic sourcing principles, supplier relationship management, and contract lifecycle management. Strong financial, legal, and contractual fluency to navigate nuanced Indirect materials & services agreements and deliver business-aligned outcomes.