Strategic Sourcing Manager – Marketing (Content Production & MarTech)

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Strategic Sourcing Manager – Marketing (Content Production & MarTech)

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for managing the category strategy for Marketing Services, with a focus on Content Production and Marketing Technology (MarTech). As Strategic Sourcing Manager – Marketing (Content Production & MarTech), you will report to the Business Partner Lead – Global Marketing & Media (USA, Remote).

You will play a key role in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that align with category, brand, digital, and enterprise marketing objectives. This includes leading sourcing initiatives, cross-functional collaboration, and enabling third-party solutions that enhance content agility, digital personalization, and content ROI.

In this role, you will:

• Build and manage partnerships across Global Marketing, Brand, and Commercial technology procurement and enterprise technology teams.
• Deliver cost efficiencies, improved speed-to-market, and supplier innovation.
• Support sourcing events, vendor negotiations, and contract development for creative production, media operations, and MarTech platforms.
• Help ensure compliance with commercial, legal, and data privacy standards.

Your work will help drive supplier performance, operational agility, and scalable marketing excellence in support of Amgen’s mission and future product growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development of the continuously evolving category strategy for Marketing Services, ensuring alignment with dynamic business needs.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives with a focused emphasis on Content Production and Marketing Technology (MarTech).
• Deliver measurable business value through cost optimization, service innovation, and value creation across the category.
• Optimize total cost of ownership by driving efficiencies, managing lifecycle value, and enhancing supplier engagement.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance through structured relationship management and performance metrics.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the content and technology supply ecosystem.
• Leverage data and analytics to track category health and key performance indicators (e.g., cycle time, content reuse, cost efficiency).
• Partner cross-functionally and across global regions to ensure strategies align with enterprise standards and enable local market execution.
• Collaborate with external partners, peer networks, and industry bodies to stay ahead of emerging sourcing trends, innovation opportunities, and best practices.
• Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts to drive value, manage risk, and support enterprise procurement objectives.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The strategic sourcing professional we seek is a manager with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of Strategic Sourcing or Marketing Services experience

Or

Master’s degree and 4 years of Strategic Sourcing or Marketing Services experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Strategic Sourcing or Marketing Services experience

Or

Associate’s degree and 10 years of Strategic Sourcing or Marketing Services experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Strategic Sourcing or Marketing Services experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership in Strategic Sourcing across Marketing, Content Production, and MarTech categories, including vendor management, cost optimization, and performance measurement.
• Deep understanding of Strategic Sourcing principles, supplier relationship management, and contract lifecycle management.
• Strong financial, legal, and contractual fluency to navigate nuanced marketing services agreements and deliver business-aligned outcomes.
• A track record of driving innovation in category strategy development, supplier engagement models, and internal stakeholder partnerships.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex category strategies, influence senior collaborators, and manage change across functions and regions.
• Familiarity with procurement platforms such as Ariba, Scout, Sirion Labs as well as ERP systems and advanced analytics tools to support decision-making and process automation.
• Ability to identify underlying business needs and craft strategic solutions across the Marketing Services landscape.
• Capable of using spend analytics and benchmarking to inform category strategies and uncover new value opportunities.
• Deep understanding of regulatory landscapes, particularly in Marketing Services, with the ability to navigate and manage compliance requirements.
• Ability to articulate a forward-looking category vision for Marketing Services and rally stakeholders around a shared, value-driven agenda.

What you can expect of us

As 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 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

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

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