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India - Hyderabad JOB ID: R-213862 LOCATION: India - Hyderabad WORK LOCATION TYPE: On Site DATE POSTED: May. 19, 2025 CATEGORY: Business Development ABOUT AMGEN If you feel like you are part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us. ABOUT THE ROLE Role Description: Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Senior Associate Global Procurement – Strategic Projects AIN plays an important role within the Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE), supporting cross-functional initiatives and helping to drive execution of the global procurement strategy. This role involves hands-on project coordination, data and portfolio analysis, and stakeholder engagement across various programs such as digital enablement, transformation, and process improvement. The ideal candidate brings a mix of procurement knowledge, project execution ability, and a proactive mindset to help evolve Amgen’s procurement capabilities. Roles & Responsibilities: Project & Program Support Coordinate and help manage projects within the procurement transformation roadmap, supporting timelines, deliverables, risk tracking, and reporting. Assist with implementation activities by tracking progress, facilitating team meetings, and preparing communication materials. Maintain up-to-date dashboards and documentation for project stakeholders. Portfolio & Investment Coordination Assist in collecting and analyzing data to support portfolio reviews and strategic investment decisions. Work with Finance and CoE teams to ensure alignment between budget tracking and roadmap execution. Support the preparation of reports and presentations for leadership updates. Strategic Initiative Support Contribute to the execution of special initiatives related to innovation, digital procurement, ESG, or operational efficiency. Partner with cross-functional teams to collect business requirements, analyze current processes, and suggest improvements. Help implement continuous improvement initiatives using structured methodologies. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across Global Procurement and adjacent functions. Help gather business needs and ensure alignment with initiative goals and timelines. Assist in creating and delivering stakeholder communications and change management content. Functional Skills: Must-Have Skills: Demonstrated experience managing complex project portfolios Prior experience in driving procurement transformation Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills Strong business acumen with the ability to influence at senior leadership levels PMP, PgMP, or Agile certification preferred Good-to-Have Skills: Soft Skills: Strategic thinker with strong analytical, organizational, and execution skills Continuous improvement mindset and a strong drive for results Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity through structure and communication Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams High degree of initiative and self-motivation Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic program management, transformation, or management consulting EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
