Global Strategic Sourcing Manager - Raw Materials

BioSpace; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for a Raw Materials category to lead global sourcing strategy across media, resins, chemicals, excipients, single-use, and filters. Reporting to the Associate Director, you will drive supplier selection, negotiations, and contract development to deliver cost savings and value for the enterprise.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage risk and compliance, and build strategic supplier relationships while guiding complex negotiations.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree required for strategic sourcing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead global sourcing initiatives focused on cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management.
• Manage end-to-end supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and relationship management.
• Develop and negotiate contracts with clear scope, deliverables, timelines, and accountability.
• Analyze procurement and supplier data to identify savings opportunities and improve efficiency.
• Leverage data and market insights to support sourcing decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships that drive quality, innovation, and long-term value.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and risk standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to support effective sourcing execution.
• Drive collaboration across cross-functional and regional stakeholders to deliver sourcing objectives.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure effective risk management and governance.
• Provide guidance on complex supplier negotiations, RFPs, evaluations, and contract strategies.
• Influence stakeholders and mobilize resources to execute category priorities and achieve business goals.
• Deliver financial results aligned with category objectives, including cost savings and value creation targets.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Project Management

Vendor Management

Supplier Relationships

Cross-functional Leadership

Life Sciences

Data Analytics

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

Education

Doctorate degree

Masters degree (2+ yrs Sourcing)

Bachelors degree (4+ yrs Sourcing)

Associates degree (8 yrs Sourcing)

High school diploma (10 yrs Sourcing)

Tools

Workday Strategic Sourcing

Sirion Labs

Ariba

Contract Lifecycle Management tools

Job description

Amgen is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for a Raw Materials category to lead global sourcing strategy across media, resins, chemicals, excipients, single-use, and filters. Reporting to the Associate Director, you will drive supplier selection, negotiations, and contract development to deliver cost savings and value for the enterprise.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage risk and compliance, and build strategic supplier relationships while guiding complex negotiations.