Career Category

Procurement

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. 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.

Roles & 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.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

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 $145,239 to $170,803. 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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 diverse, 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 and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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