Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager - Capital Construction

Career Category Supply Chain 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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. 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. Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager - Capital Construction What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will report to the strategic sourcing team in the Construction, Equipment, Facilities and Utilities vertical within the Global Procurement Organization (GPO). The Senior Manager will develop and manage the category’s sourcing strategy and supplier management processes in collaboration with key stakeholders across the Operations organization, developing long-range sourcing plans and forecasts to support innovative value creation strategies for capital projects across the USA and elsewhere as project organization needs require. This role will lead the definition and execution of strategies that shape how Amgen sources and contracts for capital construction projects. It will focus on identifying productivity opportunities and supporting speed to market, quality, compliance, and effective project delivery. The Senior Manager will partner with stakeholders earlier in the capital project lifecycle to help define sourcing needs, assess delivery and contracting approaches, and integrate procurement considerations into project planning and execution. Responsibilities: Lead the global capital sourcing strategy and portfolio roadmap. Build and manage key stakeholder and supplier relationships. Serve as a trusted advisor to Operations Engineering teams. Provide market intelligence and sourcing expertise. Develop business cases and procurement recommendations. Engage early in project planning to optimize sourcing and contracting outcomes. Advise on construction delivery and contracting models (CMAR, EPCM, Design-Build, A&E, etc.). Lead sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract strategy. Leverage market data and benchmarking to improve cost, quality, schedule, and risk outcomes. Act as the primary procurement lead and category ambassador. Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers. Resolve supplier performance issues and drive continuous improvement. Develop and support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs. Enable collaboration across regions, functions, and categories. Adapt sourcing strategies to evolving business and market conditions. Mitigate supply, contractual, and regulatory risks in partnership with Legal, Compliance, and other functions. Translate business requirements into sourcing strategies, bid packages, and commercial terms. Support construction contracts and commercial frameworks, including pricing, scope, risk, and performance management. Promote compliant and consistent sourcing practices. Monitor and communicate sourcing performance, risks, and opportunities. Develop long-term sourcing strategies aligned with capital investment plans. Lead stakeholder engagement across global and cross-functional teams. Build and execute a pipeline of value-generating sourcing initiatives. Maintain industry expertise and identify best practices and innovations. Develop sourcing strategies based on project needs, supplier capacity, market conditions, and regulatory requirements. Assess construction market trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing dynamics. Advance procurement transformation through earlier stakeholder engagement. Drive process improvements using portfolio insights, market intelligence, and cross-project learnings. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The strategic sourcing professional we seek is a collaborative leader with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 2 years of Capital Engineering, Construction, and Equipment OR Master’s degree and 4 years of Capital Engineering, Construction, and Equipment OR Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Capital Engineering, Construction, and Equipment OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of Capital Engineering, Construction, and Equipment OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Capital Engineering, Construction, and Equipment Preferred Qualifications: Proven knowledge and experience in Capital Engineering, Construction, and Equipment. Experience delivering projects for a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company. Experience interacting and collaborating with Project Management, Engineering, Project Estimating and Controls, Finance, and Legal. Understanding of the planning, development, and execution of capital projects. Broad knowledge of the Capital Construction industry, supplier base, and legal and regulatory environment. Experience with construction sourcing and contracting models, such as CMAR, CMGMP, EPCM, and A&E services. Experience developing or negotiating construction, engineering, or project services agreements and evaluating commercial structures, supplier proposals, and project risks. Familiarity with project cost, schedule, scope, change management, and supplier performance considerations. Solid understanding of procurement, sourcing, and category management methodologies. Ability to drive value for customers by selecting and applying appropriate sourcing levers. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to create value for business partners and suppliers through strategic supplier agreements. Ability to analyze spend data and present insights suited to the needs of the audience. Experience using market intelligence, benchmarking, and supplier information to inform sourcing and contracting recommendations. Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to conduct benchmarking to address cost, quality, risk, and innovation considerations. Ability to lead teams in a matrix organization across geographies, enabling successful transition and operational change for the business. Demonstrated track record of identifying root causes and proactively solving complex organizational needs. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across a global portfolio of projects and stakeholders. 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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. Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of 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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation. . Salary Range 134,490.40USD -181,957.60 USD