Senior Manager Global Procurement – Strategic Project Lead

Career Category Business DevelopmentSenior Manager Global Procurement Strategic Project Lead AINABOUT AMGENIf you feel like you are part of something bigger its because you are At Amgen our shared missionxe2x80x94to serve patientsxe2x80x94drives all that we do It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies We are global collaborators who achieve togetherxe2x80x94researching manufacturing and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide Its time for a career you can be proud of Join us ABOUT THE ROLERole Description Lets do this Lets change the world The Senior Manager Global Procurement Strategic Project Lead AIN - is a critical role within the Procurement Center of Excellence COE responsible for driving the successful execution of special projects and enabling the enterprise-wide procurement strategic roadmap This role combines strategic program management investment and portfolio prioritization and stakeholder partnership to deliver business transformation and operational excellence This leader will enable a structured agile and harmonized approach to delivering cross-functional initiatives The role requires deep expertise in procurement project management and stakeholder engagement to ensure procurement capabilities are continuously evolving across people process technology and analytics Roles Responsibilities Strategic Program Management Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of initiatives within the Procurement strategic roadmap xe2x80x94 from ideation to implementation and adoption Enable and support the execution of a multi-year procurement transformation agenda focused on talent process excellence digital tools and data-driven decision-making Provide clear visibility to leadership on initiative interdependencies risks milestones and status ensuring robust governance and timely escalation resolution Design champion and maintain a harmonized suite of agile-based project and program management tools templates and methodologies used across the Procurement function Oversee procurement-related M A program activities coordinating with internal SMEs and managing integration timelines and risks Portfolio Investment Prioritization Consolidate and evaluate programs and strategic investments facilitating regular reviews and prioritization discussions with the Procurement Senior Leadership Team SLT Partner with the Functional Strategy Lead and Finance to align roadmap execution with investment strategy and budget implications Communicate investment priorities and outcomes across relevant stakeholders e g COE Category Leadership Stay current on market trends and external benchmarks to recommend leading practices in portfolio strategy and investment planning Special Projects Leadership Lead complex high-impact special projects spanning innovation ESG digital procurement or operational transformation Drive initiatives from concept to execution ensuring stakeholder alignment measurable impact and long-term adoption Apply design thinking change management and continuous improvement principles to deliver scalable and sustainable outcomes Stakeholder Change Management Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with global procurement teams and cross-functional stakeholders Gather and synthesize business needs aligning them with the overall procurement strategy and program portfolio Drive change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions and stakeholder buy-in across diverse initiative types Promote a culture of accountability transparency and performance across all programs and project teams Functional Skills Must-Have Skills Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives and managing complex project portfolios Deep understanding of procurement operating models strategic sourcing and enabling technologies Prior experience in driving procurement transformation Proven ability to apply agile waterfall and hybrid methodologies in a structured and scalable way 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 Experience with M A integration activities financial planning and digital procurement systems e g SAP Ariba Coupa Oracle a strong plus Good-to-Have Skills Soft Skills Strategic thinker with strong analytical organizational and execution skills Collaborative leader and coach with a passion for building high-performing teams and capabilities 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 1015 years of progressive experience in procurement strategic program management transformation or management consulting EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTAmgen 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