Global Category Associate Director- Data Analytics and AI Platforms

Strategic Contribution

Leadership

Must-Have Skills

• Familiarity with procurement platforms such as Ariba, as well as ERP systems and advanced analytics tools to support decision-making and process automation.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and managing complex global projects in a matrixed environment.
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• Experience managing analytics and AI/ML software procurement.
• - Understanding of cloud data ecosystems (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS/Azure/Google AI).
• - Strong analytical skills with ability to assess large data sets and supplier performance.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Software Global Category Mgmt. with proven record of executive business partnering leading change and enterprise activation of sourcing initiatives driven from expert knowledge of marketplace capabilities
• Deep understanding of category management principles, supplier relationship management, and contract lifecycle management.
• Strong financial, legal, and contractual fluency to navigate sales 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 stakeholders, and manage change across functions and regions.
• Ability to proactively identify underlying business needs and craft strategic solutions across Software landscape.
• Capable of leveraging spend analytics and benchmarking to inform category strategies and uncover new value opportunities.
• Understanding of regulatory landscapes with the ability to navigate and manage compliance requirements.
• Ability to articulate a forward-looking category vision for Software and rally stakeholders around a shared, value-driven agenda.
• - Expertise in AI ethics, governance, and responsible AI frameworks.
• - Ability to align sourcing strategies to R&D and Commercial data priorities.
• - Proven ability to evaluate and benchmark AI and analytics platforms.

Soft Skills

• - Strong verbal and written communication skills
• - Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• - Ability to navigate ambiguity
• - High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• - Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• - Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
• - Influencing and Change Management skills

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 14 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Commercial experience
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• Master’s degree and 15 to 17 years & above experience of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Commercial experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 17-18 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Commercial experience
• And 2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leading teams, projects, or programs.
• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
• Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.