Global Procurement Associate Director – Manufacturing Site Lead

Amgen SA; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Global Procurement Associate Director to manage manufacturing procurement operations across global sites. The role requires strategic oversight, leadership of procurement initiatives, and compliance with regulatory standards, offering an opportunity to shape the future of biotech while caring for patients. The expected candidate should possess strong leadership and analytical skills with extensive experience in procurement or supply chain management.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus program

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models

Qualifications

• 3-14 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operations.
• 3 years managing teams or leadership experience.
• Familiarity with regulatory industry standards (GLP, GMP).

Responsibilities

• Lead Global Procurement’s manufacturing site procurement team.
• Drive continuous improvement Procurement initiatives.
• Champion supplier relationship management and identify supply risks.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Procurement best practices

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Global Procurement Associate Director – Manufacturing Site Lead

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. We are seeking an individual who thrives in ambiguity and is capable of driving manufacturing operations with strategic vision and precision. In this vital role you will oversee the operations and management of manufacturing procurement at Amgen’s global manufacturing sites. This position will play a key role in ensuring the effective and efficient management of site-based manufacturing activities, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Procurement Business Partner Lead for Internal & External Manufacturing, you will develop and execute the procurement strategies for internal manufacturing to address business needs while achieving best practice outcomes.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead Global Procurement’s manufacturing site procurement team, providing direction, mentorship, and support to achieve business goals through supplier sourcing and partnering; actively challenge work to deploy the most comprehensive and creative solutions; remove barriers for team to ensure its ability to implement
• Drive continuous improvement Procurement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, recommending solutions, and implementing changes to enhance manufacturing performance, speed, and delivery.
• Champion a mult-year pipeline of savings and value plans across Amgen’s Manufacturing Sites that is in alignment with category and business strategies delivered against Finance’s annual budget plan
• Be a trusted advisor across Site Leadership teams – ability to grow and maintain influence of Sourcing Agenda
• Be a Procurement leader with strong financial competence, experienced with accountability to business partner with Site Finance executives
• Develop team capabilities and cultivate a culture of diversity and inclusion, with a commitment to continuous improvement in sourcing processes, tools and operating model; Develop goals and prioritize team's work among multiple initiatives; Managerial courage to provide performance feedback
• Support Site Procurement Leads to connect the dots and translate central functional programs into Site based deliverables and outcomes; Meanwhile ensure great visibility into site-level productivity plan/activities by category leads and procurement leadership
• Champion supplier relationship management for critical suppliers to the Sites
• Identify and mitigate supply risk while ensuring Procurement deliverables adhere to regulatory requirements (e.g., GLP, GMP, ISO) and implement quality control systems, including audits, inspections, and compliance-related activities.
• Monitor and report on Procurement performance metrics, making necessary adjustments to meet organizational goals and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Evaluate and implement, through Procurement, process improvement, environmental sustainability, and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and support long-term goals.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices, sharing innovative procurement solutions within the global manufacturing operations network.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 3 years of Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operations (preferably in a regulated industry) experience

Or

Master’s degree and 7 years of Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operations (preferably in a regulated industry) experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operations (preferably in a regulated industry) experience

Or

Associate’s degree and 12 years of Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operations (preferably in a regulated industry) experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 14 years of Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operations (preferably in a regulated industry) experience

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have a minimum of 3 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices across manufacturing, equipment, construction, facility services, and technologies.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GLP, GMP, ISO, OSHA).
• Ability to lead and manage teams in a procurement environment supporting manufacturing
• Strong analytical skills to monitor performance metrics, optimize procurement deliverables, and ensure compliance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• Ability to navigate ambiguity
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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