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Strategic Sourcing Manager – Cross Category-External Supply

4-12 years
Not Disclosed
10 July 31, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.harm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Strategic Sourcing Manager – Cross Category External Supply

Location: Hyderabad, India
Work Mode: On-site
Experience Level: Mid to Senior (4–12 years)
Salary/Compensation: Not specified; competitive as per industry standards


Job Summary

Amgen, a global leader in biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals, is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Cross Category External Supply & Contract Manufacturing in Hyderabad. This pivotal role involves managing sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract execution to optimize global procurement efforts. If you have strong expertise in procurement within life sciences and a passion for delivering sourcing excellence, this opportunity is for you.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for contract manufacturing and cross-category external supply

  • Conduct market analysis and develop sourcing strategies aligned with business goals

  • Manage end-to-end supplier negotiations and contract lifecycle activities

  • Leverage analytics tools for procurement insights and cost savings opportunities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and advise senior stakeholders

  • Foster strong supplier relationships to drive innovation and value

  • Ensure compliance with procurement regulations, data privacy, and cybersecurity requirements

  • Work closely with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to maintain operational standards

  • Support procurement strategy alignment with commercial category leadership

  • Mentor junior sourcing team members and contribute to continuous improvement culture


Required Skills & Qualifications

Education & Experience:

  • Master’s degree with 4–6 years of sourcing experience

  • OR Bachelor’s degree with 6–8 years

  • OR Diploma with 10–12 years of sourcing experience

Must-Have Skills:

  • Proven experience in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation

  • Familiarity with e-Sourcing and CLM tools such as SAP Ariba, Workday Strategic Sourcing, or Sirion Labs

  • Strong communication skills in English

  • Experience with global procurement and contract manufacturing sourcing

Good-to-Have Skills:

  • Knowledge of supplier negotiations within life sciences and academic institutions

  • Experience managing large, cross-functional global projects

  • Fluency in contract and financial terms relevant to life sciences sourcing

  • Ability to influence senior leadership with data-driven sourcing strategies

  • Familiarity with ERP systems and advanced procurement analytics platforms

Soft Skills:

  • Strong verbal and written communication

  • Self-motivated, initiative-driven, and collaborative

  • Effective in managing multiple priorities in a matrixed environment

  • Strong change management and team-building capabilities


Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and global exposure

  • Work at a globally recognized biotech innovator

  • Engage in industry-leading procurement practices

  • Collaborative work environment with leadership visibility

  • Opportunities for professional development in sourcing and vendor management


Company Description

Amgen is a top global biopharmaceutical company transforming healthcare through cutting-edge science, operational excellence, and ethical sourcing. With a focus on innovation across Oncology, Inflammation, and Rare Diseases, Amgen delivers therapies to millions of patients worldwide while fostering an inclusive and performance-driven culture.


Work Mode

On-site – Hyderabad, India


Call to Action

Drive strategic procurement at a global biotech leader. Join Amgen’s Hyderabad team as a Strategic Sourcing Manager and help shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing supply.
Apply now to accelerate your sourcing career with Amgen.