Sr Associate Sourcing- R&D cross category

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

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Senior Associate in sourcing to support Global Strategic Sourcing and R&D initiatives. You will help develop and implement sourcing strategies, partner with category leads, and drive performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across functions.

The role focuses on strategic projects, supplier management, cost optimization, and risk mitigation to ensure quality and delivery while enabling cross-functional collaboration with finance, legal, and R&D teams.

Qualifications

• 5 to 9 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing Initiatives - Lead and manage strategic sourcing projects to support R&D operations and objectives.
• Supplier Management - Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with key suppliers; negotiate contracts.
• Cost Optimization - Analyze spend data and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Cross-functional Collaboration - Work with R&D, finance, legal and others to integrate sourcing strategies.
• Risk Management - Develop risk strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions and ensure compliance.
• Market Analysis - Research industry trends and competitive landscape to inform decisions.
• Performance Reporting - Monitor KPIs and present reports to senior management.
• Contract Management - Drafting/negotiating agreements and managing redlines.
• Support global sourcing activities and operations including onboarding and contracting.
• Track and report spend, usage, and performance through scorecards and reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement by optimizing tools, processes, and sourcing strategies.

Job description

Career Category

Procurement

Job Description

Role Description: Senior Associate sourcing will play a key role within Global Strategic Sourcing, supporting the development and implementation of R&D sourcing strategies. This role will focus on ensuring optimal sourcing support and leveraging tools to drive performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The individual will partner closely with category leads and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure effective sourcing.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing Initiatives - Lead and manage strategic sourcing projects to support R&D operations and objectives. Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Supplier Management - Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with key suppliers. Negotiate contracts and ensure supplier performance meets quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Cost Optimization- Analyze spend data and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities. Implement cost reduction strategies while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Cross-functional Collaboration - Work closely with R&D, finance, legal, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of sourcing strategies. Facilitate communication and collaboration across teams.
• Risk Management - Develop and maintain risk management strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Market Analysis- Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape. Provide insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Performance Reporting- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to sourcing activities. Prepare and present reports to senior management.
• Contract Management- drafting and negotiating agreements, including management of redlines, fallback positions, and cross-functional alignment through execution.
• Support global sourcing activities and operations, including selection, onboarding and contracting.
• Track and report spend, usage, and performance through scorecards and reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement by optimizing tools, processes, and sourcing strategies.

Basic Qualifications

• 5 to 9 years of experience

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.