Strategic Sourcing Manager – Cross Category-Capital/Facilities

3 days ago


Hyderabad, Telangana, India Amgen Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year
Career CategoryProcurementJob Description

Role Description:

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will serve as the Sourcing Manager for cross category Capital/Facilities. Reporting to the Amgen India Direct Lead, you will support the sourcing strategy for cross category construction services, equipment, and facility services. 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:

  • Provide support to a variety of spend sub-categories including Architectural and Engineering services, Construction Management services, Automation Integration services, Commissioning, Quality and Validation services, and General Construction Contractor and individual Construction Trade Services
  • Serve as the Contracting lead, responsible for determining the contracting strategy, including selecting appropriate contract template, negotiations and contract creation, managing ongoing contract management needs and to be accountable for hand-off to Contract-to-Pay teams
  • Execute e-sourcing (eRFX) for the Capital Construction, Capital Equipment and Facility Management team
  • Be the Procurement Process and Systems expert ensuring compliance with all relevant global sourcing policies and procedures, and participate as an integral member of Project Delivery teams
  • Develop and execute global strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management
  • Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management (end to end) to ensure best-in-class procurement practices
  • Analyze large datasets related to procurement, supplier performance, and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies
  • Utilize data analytics tools to generate insights, create reports, and support strategic decision-making
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives. Act as a trusted advisor and thought leader across the organization, delivering insights on market trends, supplier capabilities and best sourcing strategies with accountability back to those leaders based on outcomes
  • 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 Category team to ensure sourcing execution alignment with the overall procurement strategy
  • Provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Leadership

  • Guide and facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders, ensuring that sourcing execution meets the diverse needs of the organization and are implemented effectively.
  • Ensure that all cross category, capital and facility services procurement activities are managed in compliance with regulatory, contractual, and operational risk requirements. Partner with Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity teams to maintain oversight of risk mitigation strategies and ensure alignment with best practices.
  • 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. 
  • Maturity to activate procurement resources towards category priorities while managing expectations 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:

  • Combination of: Sourcing, Contracting, and Capital Project Management, with an emphasis on contracting and negotiations
  • Hands-on experience as the Sourcing or Procurement Lead on more than one Capital Project Delivery team.
  • Flexibility and agility to work in a dynamic capital program requiring management and prioritization of a portfolio of construction projects
  • Mastering of capital project sourcing processes (tendering, supplier negotiations, selection process and contracting) in a variety of capital construction categories and use of e-sourcing tools such as Ariba.
  • Excellent communication skills (presentation, virtual team development, etc.) resulting in relationship building and development
  • Experience in construction within the Pharma industry is a plus
  • 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:

  • Demonstrated leadership in construction services, equipment, and facility services including vendor management, cost optimization, and performance measurement
  • Experience with negotiating with suppliers endemic 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 Capital/Facility agreements and deliver business-aligned outcomes.
  • Exceptional ability to communicate sourcing strategies and influence senior stakeholders
  • 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
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity
  • 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 9+ years of total experience

OR
Bachelor's degree and 11+ years of total experience

AND

6+ Years of Sourcing experience

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