Manufacturing Procurement Site Lead

Amgen•Holly Springs, NC

30d

About The Position

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. Manufacturing Procurement 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 procurement outcomes in a manufacturing operations environment with strategic vision and precision. In this vital role you will oversee the operations and management of manufacturing procurement at one of Amgen’s world class global manufacturing sites. This position will play a key role in ensuring procurement deliverables support effective and efficient site-based manufacturing activities, while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Manufacturing Site Lead within Internal & External Manufacturing, you will also act as the lead procurement business partner for the Site Head and their functional and cross-functional leadership team, connecting procurement outcomes to strategic business objectives at the site.

Requirements

Doctorate degree and 2 years of Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operations (preferably in a regulated industry) experience Or Master’s degree and 4 years of Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operations (preferably in a regulated industry) experience Or Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operations (preferably in a regulated industry) experience Or Associate’s degree and 10 years of Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operations (preferably in a regulated industry) experience Or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operations (preferably in a regulated industry) experience

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices across manufacturing, capital, equipment, and technologies.
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GLP, GMP, ISO, OSHA).
Proven track record to drive value in a procurement environment supporting manufacturing
Strong analytical skills to monitor performance metrics, optimize procurement deliverables, and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

Drive continuous improvement Procurement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, recommending solutions, and implementing changes to enhance manufacturing performance, speed, and delivery.
Champion a multi-year pipeline of savings and value plans across the manufacturing site that alignment with category and business strategies delivered against Finance’s annual budget plan
Be a trusted advisor across the Site Leadership Executive teams – ability to grow and maintain influence of Sourcing Agenda and delivered through strategic business partnership
Be a Procurement leader with strong financial competence, experienced with accountability to site Executives and cross-functional leaders
Lead with a commitment to continuous improvement in sourcing processes, tools and operating model; Develop goals and prioritize impact to site work among multiple initiatives; Courage to provide performance feedback across the category and sourcing teams
Connect the dots and translate central functional programs into site based deliverables and outcomes
Champion supplier relationship management for critical suppliers at the site level
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.

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

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