Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager - Capital Construction
Amgen
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
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.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree and 2 years of Capital Engineering, Construction, and Equipment OR Master's degree and 4 years OR Bachelor's degree and 6 years OR Associate's degree and 10 years OR High school diploma/GED and 12 years of Capital Engineering, Construction, and Equipment
- 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
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to analyze spend data and present insights
- Experience using market intelligence, benchmarking, and supplier information
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to conduct benchmarking
- Ability to lead teams in a matrix organization across geographies
- 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
Benefits
- Retirement and Savings Plan
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual Bonus Program
- Stock-Based Long-Term Incentives
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Models
- Career Development Opportunities
Company overview
Amgen Inc. is a leading American multinational biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, founded in 1980. As one of the world's largest independent biotechnology companies, Amgen specializes in discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics. The company focuses on six key therapeutic areas: inflammation, oncology/hematology, bone health, cardiovascular disease, nephrology, and neuroscience. Amgen's portfolio includes blockbuster drugs such as Enbrel for autoimmune diseases, Prolia and XGEVA for osteoporosis, Repatha for cholesterol management, Otezla for psoriasis, and Neulasta for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. With approximately 28,000 employees worldwide, Amgen operates as a component of both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq-100 indices. The company maintains a robust research and development pipeline with numerous clinical programs across various stages, leveraging cutting-edge biotechnology and human genetic data to address some of the world's most challenging diseases. Amgen's manufacturing capabilities span multiple global locations, and it distributes products through pharmaceutical wholesale distributors and direct-to-consumer channels.