Global Procurement Senior Director - Technology and Medical Business Partner Lead

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

93d • $219,569 - $254,532 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 5 years of procurement, category management, technology, or related experience.
• Master's degree and 9 years of procurement, category management, technology, or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree and 11 years of procurement, category management, technology, or related experience.
• At least 5 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources.

Nice To Haves

• 10-15 years of experience in procurement, category management, Technology, or related fields, with a strong focus on developing and implementing Procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Experience leading Technology Procurement categories & teams, from shaping strategies to successful execution.
• Experience in IT Category Management, including Infrastructure, Cloud & Security, Data, Analytics & AI Platforms, Enterprise SaaS & Digital Apps, IT & Professional Services, and Digital Health & Regulated Tech.
• Demonstrated expertise in spearheading cross-functional initiatives, making strategic category trade-offs, and representing major vertical categories at top-level decision-making forums.
• An analytical approach focused on performance metrics and value management, encompassing the generation, realization, and recognition of pipeline value.
• Expertise in Enterprise Technology Contracting and/or Sourcing Excellence.
• Track record of collaborating with senior-level stakeholders as a trusted business partner.
• Dynamic Leader with a track record of growing and developing strong teams.
• Strong leadership and influence within matrixed teams, with the ability to unify and guide cross-functional efforts.
• Exceptional change management skills, enabling the adoption of complex Procurement and business strategies across ecosystems.
• Competence in translating business priorities into actionable category strategies.
• Deep understanding of driving supplier-enabled innovation into enterprise ecosystems.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought leader within the Global Technology and Medical organization, offering expert insights into market trends, supplier capabilities, and best practices for Technology strategies.
• Forge strategic, high-impact partnerships with key partners across Technology and Medical, ensuring alignment between business priorities and Category strategies.
• Leverage market intelligence to craft business strategies that seamlessly connect with Development category objectives.
• Work strategically with the supply base to drive supplier-enabled innovation that supports and enhances business partner objectives.
• Provide Technology Procurement expertise to catalyze business development, operational innovation, and other high-value initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance and cross-functional teams to generate, capture, and recognize value across the enterprise.
• Influence budgetary decisions and profit-and-loss outcomes to increase impact.
• Promote the adoption of Procurement-led and business-aligned critical initiatives, ensuring integration across stakeholders, end users, suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Bridge the gap between procurement performance and business objectives by driving the implementation of relevant initiatives developed by Category Leads.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree