Senior Indirect Procurement Specialist

Amgen; Portugal; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Amgen Capability Center Portugal in Lisbon seeks a Senior Indirect Procurement Specialist to source suppliers and deliver negotiations across Commercial & General indirect spend. You will own RFX activities, ensure compliance with procurement policies and contracts, and partner with business stakeholders to meet objectives.

The ideal candidate has a degree and 4+ years in sourcing, strong English, and proficiency with MS Office (Excel).

Qualifications

• Degree and 4 years sourcing/procurement experience.
• Good understanding of sourcing processes (tendering, supplier negotiations and contracting), across multiple indirect spend categories (Services and Indirect Materials S&IM).
• Proficient in English, both written and oral.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements and customer objectives to source effective suppliers and solutions.
• Identify and record value opportunities through negotiation or competitive bidding (RFX) scenarios from statements of work & purchase orders.
• Own and deliver sourcing & negotiations to meet business requirements of business partners purchasing services across Commercial & General indirect categories of spend.
• Ensure Amgen's procurement policies are followed, ensuring that compliance metrics are met or exceeded, supported through supplier contracts and statements of work.

Skills

Strong negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Career Category Procurement Job Description

Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, consistently recognized among the top companies in the Best Workplaces™ ranking by Great Place to Work® in Portugal. In 2026, we were once again distinguished as one of the top Best Workplaces in the country (category 201-500 employees), reinforcing our commitment to an exceptional employee experience and workplace culture. We are a team of over 500 talented individuals, spanning more than 30 functions and areas of expertise, and representing over 40 nationalities. Together, we bring diverse perspectives and professional backgrounds to help shape the future of healthcare through innovation and technology. This is your opportunity to explore a world of possibilities across areas such as Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology & Innovation, Cybersecurity, R&D Operations, Global Distribution, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, General & Administrative, Human Resources, and many more. Located in the heart of Lisbon, our AMGEN office fosters a culture of innovation, excellence, and purpose. Come thrive with us at AMGEN, supporting our mission To Serve Patients. What we do at AMGEN matters in people's lives.

Senior Indirect Procurement Specialist

Live What You Will Do

• Understand business requirements and customer objectives to source effective suppliers and solutions.
• Identify and record value opportunities through negotiation or competitive bidding (RFX) scenarios from statements of work & purchase orders.
• Own and deliver sourcing & negotiations to meet business requirements of business partners purchasing services across Commercial & General indirect categories of spend.
• Ensure Amgen's procurement policies are followed, ensuring that compliance metrics are met or exceeded, supported through supplier contracts and statements of work.

Win What We Expect Of You

Our ideal candidate is a great communicator, an adaptable individual with strong negotiation and problem solving skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree and 4 years sourcing/procurement experience
• Good understanding of sourcing processes (tendering, supplier negotiations and contracting), across multiple indirect spend categories (Services and Indirect Materials S&IM)
• Proficient in English, both written and oral
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, including Excel

Preferred Requirements

• Ability to help understanding business goals
• Able to work with minimal direction, ensuring quality of tasks
• Experience using e-procurement tools such as Scout & Ariba is a plus
• Uses analytical skills to evaluate information
• Additional languages (e.g.. Italian, German) is a plus

Thrive What You Can Expect Of Us

• Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization.
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act.
• Generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements.

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 a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Salary Range 31,855.45 EUR - 43,098.55 EUR

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen