Global Category Associate Director

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving PatientsAt Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.Global Category Associate Director - ConstructionWhat You Will DoLet's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will serve as the Global Category Lead for Construction procurement, reporting to the Business Partner Lead, Capital Construction and Equipment.You will be responsible for leading category strategy for Construction. You will 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.Your mission will extend to fostering collaboration, enabling enterprise-wide initiatives, and championing change to position Global Procurement as a strategic value driver within the organization.Roles & Responsibilities:Trusted Advisor & Market ExpertServe as a trusted advisor and thought leader within the Engineering organization by delivering expert insights into market dynamics, supplier capabilities, and best practices.Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder AlignmentForge strong, strategic relationships with partners across Global Engineering, to ensure alignment between business priorities and Category strategies in Construction Services.Category Strategy DevelopmentLeverage market intelligence to design and implement category strategies that directly align with business objectives. Partner with Business Partner Leads, Strategic Sourcing leads, and Procurement CoE to ensure a cohesive approach that delivers measurable value.Supplier-Enabled InnovationPartner 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.Procurement Expertise & Business EnablementProvide 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.Value Generation & Financial StewardshipCollaborate with Finance and cross-functional teams to capture, quantify, and recognize value across the Construction category. Influence budgeting and project control decisions to improve category impact on business outcomes.Strategic Initiative PromotionDrive adoption of Procurement-led, business-aligned initiatives. Ensure seamless integration across collaborators, suppliers, end users, and partners to achieve sustainable business value.Performance & Business AlignmentBridge procurement performance with business objectives by implementing key initiatives designed and championed by Category Leads, ensuring measurable impact and alignment with enterprise goals.What We Expect Of YouWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree and 3 years of Capital Construction procurement, business partnering, and/or related experienceOrMaster's degree and 5 years of Capital Construction procurement, business partnering, and/or related experienceOrBachelor's degree and 7 years of Capital Construction procurement, business partnering, and/or related experienceOrAssociate's degree and 12 years of Capital Construction procurement, business partnering, and/or related experienceOrHigh school diploma / GED and 14 years of Capital Construction procurement, business partnering, and/or related experiencePreferred Qualifications: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.What You Can Expect Of UsAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: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, and flexible spending accountsA discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive planStock-based long-term incentivesAward-winning time-off plansFlexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possibleApply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.