Global Category Associate Director- Data Analytics and AI Platforms
Amgen · Hyderabad, India
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Role summary
Amgen seeks a Global Category Associate Director to lead procurement strategy for data analytics and AI platforms. The role involves developing multi-year sourcing roadmaps, managing supplier relationships, and aligning software procurement with enterprise objectives across R&D, commercial, and operations functions.
What they're looking for
- Doctorate degree and 14+ years of relevant experience
- Procurement platform experience (Ariba, ERP systems, advanced analytics tools)
- Background managing analytics and AI/ML software procurement
- Knowledge of cloud data ecosystems (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS/Azure/Google)
- Demonstrated leadership of large, cross-functional teams in matrixed environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with financial fluency
- Expertise in category management, supplier relationship management, and contract lifecycle
What you'll be doing
- Lead global category strategy for data analytics and AI platforms, developing multi-year sourcing roadmaps
- Partner with Digital, Data Science, and IT leaders to standardize enterprise platforms and evaluate emerging suppliers
- Manage supplier performance, negotiate complex contracts, and balance innovation access with compliance requirements
- Provide strategic oversight ensuring alignment between procurement initiatives and organizational objectives across functions
- Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure risk mitigation and regulatory adherence
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