Global Category Lead – HR Services

Global Category Lead – HR Services

Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or HR Services experience
• Master’s degree and 4 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or HR Services experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or HR Services experience
• Associate’s degree and 10 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or HR Services experience
• High school diploma/GED and 12 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or HR Services experience

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the global sourcing strategy for HR Services, with a focus on unlocking value, optimizing supplier relationships, and mitigating risk.
• Drive best in-class business partnerships with key functions such as Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Contingent Labor, Training, and Mobility/Immigration.
• Act as a trusted advisor and thought leader across the organization, delivering insights on market trends, supplier capabilities, and go-to-market standard processes tailored to the HR Services space.
• Lead the creation of robust, financially grounded cases (e.g., build vs. buy, total cost of ownership, should cost modeling, supplier consolidation) that support procurement decisions and drive measurable impact.
• Translate market trends into actionable sourcing strategies that support future HR capability needs.
• Develop and implement multi-year category strategies that align with overall enterprise objectives, collaborator priorities, and long-term organizational goals.
• Leverage data analytics and critical metrics to monitor category health, track performance against targets, and inform continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate across regions to develop global category strategies aligned to local business priorities.
• Build relationships with external experts, peer companies, and industry bodies to bring leading practices and innovation back into Amgen’s HR Services sourcing strategy.
• Provide strategic oversight as the global lead for HR Services sourcing, ensuring alignment between category strategies and Amgen’s evolving business needs.
• Guide and facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams and regional partners, ensuring that procurement strategies meet the diverse needs of the organization and are implemented effectively.
• Ensure that all HR Services engagements are managed in compliance with regulatory, contractual, and operational risk requirements.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing peers to oversee the strategic approach to complex negotiations for HR Services contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in category management across HR Services 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 HR services agreements and deliver business-aligned outcomes.
• A track record of driving innovation in category strategy development, supplier engagement models, and internal collaborator partnerships.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex category strategies, influence senior stakeholders, 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 proactively identify underlying business needs and craft strategic solutions across the HR Services landscape.
• Capable of using spend analytics and benchmarking to inform category strategies and uncover new value opportunities.
• Deep understanding of regulatory landscapes, with the ability to navigate and manage compliance requirements.
• Ability to articulate a forward-looking category vision for HR Services and rally partners around a shared, value-driven agenda.