Global CRO Procurement Director - Strategy & Sourcing

Amgen Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company match

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Generous paid time off

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is seeking a Global Category Lead for Full-Service CRO within Global Procurement R&D. You will drive multi-year category strategies, partner with R&D and compliance, and manage supplier performance across a complex global vendor landscape.

You will oversee negotiations, risk management, and the deployment of strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce costs while enabling top-line performance. A strong background in regulatory frameworks and cross-functional leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Doctorate/Master/Bachelor/Associate/High school with years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement experience.
• Familiarity with procurement platforms such as Ariba and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing global projects.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (21 CFR Part 11, GxP, HIPAA, GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Lead category management for Full-Service CRO across outsourced trials.
• Partner with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Compliance teams to align with standards.
• Negotiate contracts, amendments, and terms with CRO vendors.
• Enable supplier governance frameworks and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Monitor market trends, risk, and regulatory changes to inform sourcing strategies.
• Provide strategic oversight for CRO category and global sourcing.
• Collaborate across regional stakeholders to implement procurement plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.

Skills

Procurement platforms

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Ariba

Job description

Amgen Inc. is seeking a Global Category Lead for Full-Service CRO within Global Procurement R&D. You will drive multi-year category strategies, partner with R&D and compliance, and manage supplier performance across a complex global vendor landscape.

You will oversee negotiations, risk management, and the deployment of strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce costs while enabling top-line performance. A strong background in regulatory frameworks and cross-functional leadership is essential.