Sourcing Manager - Contract Manufacturing

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

2d

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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 1 years of Sourcing experience OR Master’s degree and 2 years of Sourcing experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of Sourcing experience OR Associate’s degree and 5 years of Sourcing experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Sourcing experience
• Proven Strategic Sourcing Experience
• Strong Supplier Negotiation skills
• Experience with Global Procurement e-Sourcing and CLM Tools (e.g., Workday Strategic Sourcing, Sirion Labs)
• Project Management Experience – able to lead teams that cut across geographic and functional boundaries
• Demonstrated leadership in sourcing Contract Manufacturing, including vendor management, cost optimization, and performance measurement
• Experience with negotiating with suppliers endemic to this category in Life Sciences, which in some instances may include Academic Institutions
• Deep understanding of sourcing management principles, supplier relationship management, and contract lifecycle management
• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and managing complex global projects in a matrixed environment
• Strong financial, legal, and contractual fluency to navigate Contract Manufacturing services agreements and deliver business-aligned outcomes.
• Exceptional ability to communicate sourcing strategies and influence stakeholders
• Familiarity with procurement platforms such as Ariba as well as ERP systems and advanced analytics tools to support decision-making and process automation
• Understanding of regulatory landscapes with the ability to navigate and manage compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Strategic Sourcing Manager for Contract Manufacturing.
• Lead the global sourcing strategy for contract manufacturing, including identification, evaluation, and negotiations with suppliers.
• Develop and execute global strategic sourcing initiatives, responsible for cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management.
• Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management (end to end) to ensure best-in-class procurement practices.
• Analyze large datasets related to procurement, supplier performance, and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Utilize data analytics tools to generate insights, create reports, and support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor and thought leader across the organization, delivering insights on market trends, supplier capabilities and best sourcing strategies.
• Establish and manage key supplier relationships to enhance quality, innovation, and long-term value.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, risk mitigation strategies, and sustainability initiatives.
• Work effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers, demonstrating strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Work closely with Procurement Commercial Category team to ensure sourcing execution alignment with the overall procurement strategy.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Guide and facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders, ensuring that sourcing execution meets the diverse needs of the organization and is implemented effectively.
• Ensure that all Contract Manufacturing procurement activities are managed in compliance with regulatory, contractual, and operational risk requirements.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity teams to maintain oversight of risk mitigation strategies and ensure alignment with best practices.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing peers to oversee the strategic approach to complex negotiations for contracts, providing guidance and ensuring that the right processes and frameworks are in place for RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract development.
• Activate procurement resources towards category priorities while managing expectations with stakeholders.
• Deliver results aligned to Financial targets aligned and set by the Category Team, while also informing cost savings forecasting through strategic sourcing.

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 where possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed