In this vital role you will serve as the Sourcing Manager for G&A; AND GCO Cross Category. Reporting to the Amgen India Direct Lead, you will support the sourcing strategy for G&A; AND GCO Cross category.
This includes identification, evaluation, and negotiations with suppliers to ensure the delivery of effective 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:
- 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