Sr Associate Strategic Sourcing - Technology, Cross Category

Role Description:

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will serve as the Senior Associate Strategic Sourcing for Technology Cross Category. Reporting to the Amgen India Indirect Lead, you will support the sourcing strategy for Technology Cross category. This includes identification, evaluation, and negotiations with suppliers to ensure the delivery of efficient and effective sourcing solutions that support our organizational goals. Your responsibilities will include supporting development of Strategic Sourcing Go-To-Market planning, aligned to both Business and Category Strategies, which can include conducting in-depth market analysis, determining and managing the sourcing process, working with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure overall alignment in sourcing activities and engaging with suppliers to achieve optimal terms and performance.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of sourcing initiatives to contribute to cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management.
• Analyze procurement large data set and supplier performance data to identify potential cost-saving opportunities and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align sourcing activities with business needs.
• Utilize data analytics tools to generate insights, create reports, and support strategic decision-making.
• Understand and influence business needs to drive procurement strategies that support enterprise priorities in a proactive manner
• 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 Technology Category team to ensure sourcing execution alignment with the overall procurement strategy.
• Contribute to team initiatives and participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement efforts.

• Facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders to support effective implementation of sourcing initiatives.
• Support compliance with regulatory, contractual, and risk management requirements by partnering with Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity teams.
• 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.
• Manage workload effectively by prioritizing category initiatives and communicating progress with stakeholders.
• Responsible for delivering results aligned to Financial targets aligned and set by the Category Team, while also informing cost savings forecasting through strategic sourcing

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Proven Strategic Sourcing Experience
• Strong Supplier Negotiation skills
• Experience with Global Procurement e-Sourcing and CLM Tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Workday Strategic Sourcing, Sirion Labs)
• Proficiency in English language

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with negotiating with suppliers relevant to this category in Life Sciences.
• 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 Technology cross category service agreements and deliver business-aligned outcomes.
• 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

Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• Proactive, with a willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned tasks
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
• Influencing and Change Management skills

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree and 2 to 4 years of Sourcing experience OR
Bachelor’s degree and 6 to 8 years of Sourcing experience