Senior Strategic Sourcing Associate - Mandarin Proficiency Required (Contract)

Amgen; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive Total Rewards Plans

Job summary

A global biotechnology company is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Associate for a 1-year contract in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves supporting strategic sourcing events, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with various business functions. Candidates should have at least 2 years of sourcing experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in e-procurement tools. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sourcing experience.
• Strong understanding of sourcing processes across multiple indirect spend categories.
• Experience using e-procurement tools such as Scout, Ariba, SAP.
• Ability to work with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Support JAPAC Global Strategic Sourcing Leads in sourcing events.
• Negotiate and manage contracts and agreements.
• Collaborate with strategic sourcing leads.
• Implement sourcing tactics and productivity projects.
• Manage eRFX processes for productivity and compliance.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Degree

Tools

e-procurement tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Senior Strategic Sourcing Associate (Contract)

Amgen, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

1-year contract with hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Support the JAPAC Global Strategic Sourcing Leads in developing, managing and executing competitive sourcing events/processes.
• Negotiate and implement local contracts and agreements, updating Amgen’s procurement systems of record.
• Collaborate with affiliates’ Strategic Sourcing Leads and stakeholders across business functions in the indirect procurement space.
• Deliver and implement sourcing tactics and productivity projects for critical projects or statements of work.
• Manage Request for Proposal and Quotation processes (eRFX) to drive productivity and value, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Document and guide sourcing execution using designated tools and Amgen’s system of records.
• Assist CSMs in developing supplier analysis and market intelligence.
• Negotiate proposals and statements of work while ensuring compliance with Amgen’s procurement policies.
• Provide support and corrective actions related to sourcing policies and procedures.
• Approve purchase requisitions where required and escalate non-compliant requisitions.
• Partner with business customers and legal on ongoing contract management.

Qualifications

• Degree and 2+ years of sourcing experience.
• Strong understanding of sourcing processes across multiple indirect spend categories.
• Basic project management experience with ability to propose and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to shape customer expectations and understand business goals.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation and virtual team interactions.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, high learning agility, and curiosity.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work with minimal direction.
• Experience using e‑procurement tools such as Scout, Ariba, SAP.
• Analytical skills to evaluate and interpret information.
• Highly proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Fluent business English and Mandarin (written and oral).

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary, Amgen offers comprehensive Total Rewards Plans aligned with local industry standards.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider applicants without regard to 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 a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process.