The posting
Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager - Contract Manufacturing
Job Location: Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
Job Location Type: Remote
Job Contract Type: Full-time
Job Seniority Level:
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Contract Manufacturing
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will serve as the Strategic Sourcing Manager for Contract Manufacturing. Reporting to the Internal & External Manufacturing Business Partner, you will lead the global sourcing strategy for contract manufacturing. 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.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute global strategic sourcing initiatives, responsible for cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management, including contracting strategies and negotiation plans for complex external engagement.
- Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management (end to end) to ensure best-in-class procurement practices.
- Develop contract requirements with business partners, including clear scope, deliverables, responsibilities, timelines, and consequences for failure to perform.
- Draft and negotiate high volume of contracts in time sensitive environment while utilizing developed Law contract templates and resources.
- 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 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 Commercial Category team to ensure sourcing execution alignment with the overall procurement strategy
- Provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
- 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 Contract Manufacturing 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 best practices.
- 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 stakeholders.
- 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 strategic sourcing professional we seek is a collaborative and results-driven leader with the following qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree
OR
Master’s degree and 2 years of Sourcing experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years 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 Contract Manufacturing, 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 Contract Manufacturing services 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
What you can expect from 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, we’ll 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.
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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 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. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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