Principal Architect - Source-to-Contract Tech. Product Owner (US East Coast)

Career Category

Information Systems

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Principal Architect - Source-to-Contract Tech. Product Owner

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will serve as the Technical Product Owner (TPO) for the Source-to-Contract (S2C) product team, responsible for enabling strategic sourcing and contracting capabilities across platforms such as LevelPath, SirionLabs, and SAP Ariba. You will define and drive the product vision, working closely with procurement stakeholders to modernize S2C workflows.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage and prioritize the S2C product backlog in alignment with business goals.

• Collaborate with Architects and BAs to translate sourcing workflows into digital solutions.

• Define system enhancements across sourcing intake, contract lifecycle, and supplier evaluation.

• Coordinate integrations with Ariba, SAP, LevelPath, and contract repositories.

• Support testing, documentation, and validation activities for new features.

• Define and maintain platform governance, including role permissions and change control.

• Serve as primary point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders for roadmap delivery.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will have these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of relevant experience

Or

Master’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience

Or

Associate’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Experience with one or more of the following: LevelPath, Ariba Sourcing, SirionLabs.

• Strong knowledge of sourcing, RFX, contracting, and supplier management processes.

• Strong backlog management and user story writing skills.

• At least 3–5 years of people or matrix leadership experience, preferably leading global teams or cross-functional initiatives.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with guided procurement and intake orchestration.

• Integration experience with SAP and Ariba platforms.

• Experience delivering in SAFe or Agile environments.

• Experience working in regulated or highly matrixed global environments (e.g., pharma, manufacturing, life sciences) is a strong plus.

Professional Certifications (Preferred):

• SAFe Product Owner/Manager certification.

• Ariba Sourcing or CLM certifications.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to collaborate across global teams and influence outcomes.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.

• Team-oriented and focused on delivering high-value solutions.

• Self-starter with a proactive approach to resolving challenges and driving innovation.

What you can expect from 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, exper