Assoc Dir Strategic Sourcing - GCO and G&A

Amgen; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking an Associate Director for Global Procurement based in Hyderabad, India, to lead the GCO and G&A procurement teams. The role focuses on developing category strategies, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management to optimize costs and ensure a secure supply chain.

The position requires extensive experience in indirect materials procurement, team leadership, and a strong grasp of procurement technologies to drive efficiency and analytics across global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Experience in life sciences procurement is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership of indirect materials procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies across categories.
• Lead the local indirect materials procurement team with KPIs and coaching.
• Engage stakeholders across levels to ensure alignment on procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and contracts for favorable terms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align procurement with business goals.
• Monitor market trends and adjust strategies to mitigate risks.
• Drive adoption of procurement technologies to improve efficiency and analytics.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and ethical sourcing standards.

Skills

Category knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Category strategy

Team leadership

Project management

Analytical decision-making

Procurement technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

E-procurement tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

ABOUT AMGEN

If you feel like you are part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description:

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Associate Director for Global Procurement will lead the India based GCO and G&A procurement team, developing category strategies and strategically sourcing across key spend areas. This leadership role is instrumental in optimizing procurement strategies to drive operational efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the sustainability and security of the supply chain, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and alignment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing and Category Management: Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies across various categories, aligning with the organization’s long-term objectives. Ensure strategies are communicated and understood by all key stakeholders.


• Team Leadership and Development: Lead the local indirect materials procurement team. Establish clear team goals and KPIs, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and strategic insight. Provide ongoing coaching and career development opportunities.


• Advanced Stakeholder Engagement: Actively engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, from executive leadership to operational teams. Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment on procurement strategies, understand departmental needs, and gather feedback to refine procurement processes.


• Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers. Manage contracts to secure the best terms in pricing, quality, and delivery schedules.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively collaborate across functions to ensure procurement strategies are integrated with departmental goals. Facilitate open communication and joint planning to ensure alignment.


• Market Analysis and Adaptability: Monitor global market trends and technological developments affecting impacting categories. Adjust procurement strategies based on market dynamics and operational needs to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities.


• Innovation in Procurement Processes: Lead the adoption of cutting-edge procurement technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency, improve data analytics capabilities, and support decision-making processes.


• Compliance and Ethical Sourcing: Ensure procurement activities adhere to international and local regulations, corporate policies, and ethical standards, focusing on sustainable practices.

Functional Skills

Must Have Skills

• Category Knowledge: Indirect Material category knowledge preferably in life sciences.


• Proven Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong relationships with key internal stakeholders across various business units.


• Category Strategy and Strategic Sourcing: Solid experience in developing category strategies, driving strategic sourcing, conducting complex negotiations, and managing global suppliers to drive organizational value.


• Team Leadership and Development: Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse procurement team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and alignment with business objectives.


• Project Management Skills: Strong capability in leading large-scale procurement projects, involving multiple stakeholders, from concept to completion.


• Analytical and Decision-Making Skills: Robust analytical skills to interpret complex data and make strategic decisions that align with organizational goals.


• Proficiency in Procurement Technologies: Experience utilizing procurement technologies such as ERP systems, e-procurement tools, and data analytics software (Workday Strategic Sourcing, SirionLabs, Ariba, SAP, Tableau etc.).

Soft Skills

• Leadership and Influence: Ability to lead by example and influence stakeholders at all levels within the


• Problem-solving and Adaptability: Skilled in solving complex operational challenges and adapting strategies to meet evolving business and market conditions.


• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams


• Ability to navigate ambiguity


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• High degree of initiative and self-motivation


• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully


• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.


• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with 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.