Associate Director Global Procurement India Team Lead Indirect Materials

Role Overview: As the Associate Director for Global Procurement at Amgen, you will lead the India based Indirect Materials procurement team. You will be responsible for developing category strategies and strategically sourcing across key spend areas. Your role is crucial in optimizing procurement strategies to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the sustainability and security of the supply chain. A strong focus on stakeholder engagement and alignment will be key in this leadership position. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies across various categories to align with the organization's long-term objectives. Ensure strategies are effectively communicated and understood by all key stakeholders. - Lead the local indirect materials procurement team, establish clear team goals and KPIs, and foster a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and strategic insight. Provide ongoing coaching and career development opportunities. - Actively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to facilitate regular meetings, ensure alignment on procurement strategies, understand departmental needs, and gather feedback for process refinement. - Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, manage contracts to secure the best terms in pricing, quality, and delivery schedules. - Collaborate across functions to integrate procurement strategies with departmental goals, ensuring open communication and joint planning for alignment. - Monitor global market trends impacting categories, adjust procurement strategies based on market dynamics and operational needs to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities. - Lead the adoption of cutting-edge procurement technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency, improve data analytics capabilities, and support decision-making processes. - Ensure procurement activities adhere to international and local regulations, corporate policies, and ethical standards, focusing on sustainable practices. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree. - Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing and procurement. Additional Details: Amgen is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all individuals, including those with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.,