Amgen

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Description: • Manage the category strategy for Marketing Services, focusing on Content Production and MarTech • Report to the Director, Business Partner, Media and MarTech Procurement • Develop and implement category strategies that align with brand, digital, and enterprise marketing objectives • Support sourcing initiatives, lead cross-functional collaboration, and enable third-party solutions • Build and manage partnerships across Global Marketing, Brand, and Commercial technology procurement and enterprise technology teams • Ensure compliance with commercial, legal, and data privacy standards • Lead complex sourcing events, vendor negotiations, and contract design • Deliver cost optimization, innovation, and operational agility across content production workflows and MarTech platforms • Act as a strategic advisor on supplier selection, investment decisions, and risk mitigation Requirements: • Doctorate degree and 3 years of Strategic Sourcing or Marketing Services experience • Or Master’s degree and 5 years of Strategic Sourcing or Marketing Services experience • Or Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of Strategic Sourcing or Marketing Services experience • Or Associate’s degree and 12 years of Strategic Sourcing or Marketing Services experience • Or High school diploma / GED and 14 years of Strategic Sourcing or Marketing Services experience • Deep experience managing categories in creative production, MarTech platforms, media operations, or digital content supply chains • Strong business insight in marketing, commercial operations, and digital execution • Expertise with sourcing platforms (e.g., Ariba, Scout) and data analytics tools • Demonstrated success influencing senior leaders and navigating matrixed organizations • Track record of building strategic supplier partnerships and driving innovation • Familiarity with enterprise-level MarTech platforms (e.g., DAM, CMP, CDP, analytics tools) • Demonstrated leadership in category management across Marketing, Content Production, and MarTech categories, including vendor management, cost optimization, and performance measurement. • Deep understanding of category management 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 interested parties around a shared, value-driven agenda. 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