Strategic Sourcing Manager - Data Analytics and AI Platforms

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description:

We are seeking a strategic sourcing professional who thrives in ambiguity, can think long term, and has the discipline to deliver near-term results.

You will serve as the Global Strategic Sourcing Manager .In this role, you will drive sourcing strategy and execution for Software, with a focus on Data Analytics and AI platforms. This includes developing and executing sourcing roadmaps, designing and leading negotiations, building supplier partnerships, and ensuring Amgen secures the right solutions at the best value while managing risk and enabling innovation.

Your responsibilities will center on analyzing internal demand, market dynamics, and supplier capabilities to design sourcing strategies that achieve cost efficiency, supply resilience, and innovation. As a strategic sourcing leader, you will partner closely with business stakeholders to align procurement activities with Amgens digital and enterprise-wide priorities

.Roles & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing execution
• Lead the end-to-end sourcing strategy for Software and AI/Data Analytics platforms.
• Drive sourcing initiatives that balance innovation, compliance, governance, and cost efficiency.
• Design and manage RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contracting processes.
• Develop multi-year sourcing roadmaps that anticipate enterprise growth, regulatory needs, and evolving market capabilities.
• Identify and onboard emerging suppliers in analytics, AI, and predictive modeling to responsibly incorporate innovation.

Leadership

• Partner with Digital, IT, Data Science, and R&D leaders to align sourcing strategies with Amgens technology and business roadmaps.
• Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring sourcing outcomes directly support business objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and guide stakeholder decision-making during complex sourcing projects.
• Ensure sourcing decisions adhere to regulatory, cybersecurity, and privacy requirements.
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, SLAs, and business reviews.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure robust contracting and risk mitigation.
• Leverage spend analytics, benchmarks, and market intelligence to drive cost savings and uncover new value.
• Deliver measurable improvements in cost efficiency, speed to market, and supplier innovation.
• Support continuous improvement in sourcing processes and tools to increase agility and impact.

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing processes (RFPs, negotiations, supplier evaluations, contracting).
• Strong understanding of analytics and AI/ML software procurement, including cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake).
• Familiarity with procurement platforms (e.g., Ariba) and ERP/analytics tools.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with ability to manage large-scale, complex sourcing projects

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in software/technology sourcing at a global scale.
• Financial and legal acumen to navigate complex agreements.
• Ability to evaluate supplier innovation and align sourcing with future business needs.
• Understanding of AI ethics, governance, and compliance frameworks.

Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage change.
• High initiative, self-motivation, and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Comfortable working with global, virtual, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters degree and 9+ years of total experience
• OR
• Bachelors degree and 11+ years oftotal experience
• AND
• 6+ Years of Sourcing experience