Global Category Associate Director – Construction

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October 22

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Amgen

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Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Science

Amgen is a global leader in biotechnology, focusing on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines made from living cells. The company aims to treat serious illnesses, often targeting diseases with limited therapeutic options. Amgen emphasizes scientific innovation and is committed to ethical research, patient safety, and environmental sustainability. It actively engages in clinical trials and is known for its contributions to the fields of cancer treatment and obesity management among others.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1980

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🔬 Science

💰 $28.5G Post-IPO Debt on 2022-12

📋 Description

• Serve as the Global Category Lead for Construction procurement, reporting to the Business Partner Lead, Capital Construction and Equipment. • Lead category strategy for Construction. • Spearhead initiatives to define partnership strategies, oversee business planning and governance, and unlock innovation and value realization across Amgen’s US & Global construction and facility footprints. • Foster collaboration, enable enterprise-wide initiatives, and champion change to position Global Procurement as a strategic value driver within the organization. • Serve as a trusted advisor and thought leader within the Engineering organization by delivering expert insights into market dynamics, supplier capabilities, and best practices. • Forge strong, strategic relationships with partners across Global Engineering, to ensure alignment between business priorities and Category strategies in Construction Services. • Leverage market intelligence to design and implement category strategies that directly align with business objectives. • Partner strategically with the supply base to co-create solutions and drive innovation that accelerates business partner objectives and enhances category value delivery across speed, quality, safety and cost. • Provide deep Construction Procurement expertise to advance business growth, operational efficiency, contractual rigor, and other high-value initiatives that position Procurement as a catalyst for innovation and speed. • Collaborate with Finance and cross-functional teams to capture, quantify, and recognize value across the Construction category.

🎯 Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 3 years of Capital Construction procurement, business partnering, and/or related experience • Or Master’s degree and 5 years of Capital Construction procurement, business partnering, and/or related experience • Or Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of Capital Construction procurement, business partnering, and/or related experience • Or Associate’s degree and 12 years of Capital Construction procurement, business partnering, and/or related experience • Or High school diploma / GED and 14 years of Capital Construction procurement, business partnering, and/or related experience • Experience leading Construction Procurement end-to-end — from strategy development and category planning through execution and value delivery. • Extensive experience working in or with the capital construction industry, with deep understanding of the industry, its standard methodologies, and future trends. • Strong background in Construction Procurement within Biotech or Pharma, with deep understanding of the unique regulatory and compliance requirements of these industries. • Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) or significant professional experience in the Capital Construction industry. • Expertise in Capital Construction Contracting and advanced Sourcing Excellence practices. • Strong analytical approach with expertise in performance measurement, value tracking, and Capital financial reporting. • Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and align global, matrixed teams across business functions, sites, and processes. • Expertise in driving cross-functional initiatives, making strategic trade-offs, and representing the category in executive forums. • Exceptional change management skills, with the ability to champion and implement complex Procurement strategies and business transformations across ecosystems. • Competence in distilling business objectives into actionable category strategies that deliver measurable results. • Deep understanding of how to embed supplier-enabled innovation and partnership into business strategies to enhance competitive advantage. • Outstanding communication, negotiation, and collaborator engagement skills to drive alignment and secure agreement at all levels of the organization. • Analytical savvy and experienced with data-based communication and decision-making.

🏖️ Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions • group medical, dental and vision coverage • life and disability insurance • flexible spending accounts • A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan • Stock-based long-term incentives • Award-winning time-off plans • Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible