Associate Director - Global R&D Procurement job opportunity at AstraZeneca.



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AstraZeneca Associate Director - Global R&D Procurement
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Pattern: full-time
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Typical Accountabilities: • Accountable for sourcing activities within a key area of spend which is typically high dollar value, complex in nature, may be multi-geographic and/or cross SET • Conducts commercial reviews of complex procurement requisitions and Statements of Work • Sources materials and/or services and lead the preparation of and solicit competitive bids, quotations and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions. Leads development of evaluation approach and assessments • Develops contracts and leads negotiation on agreements for the supply of both standard and complex products and services with new and existing suppliers • Maintains supplier relationships and resolves complex supplier issues including escalated cases • Accountable for ongoing management of contracts as agreed with the Category Leader • Advises on development of sourcing approaches based on Category Strategy and oversees the introduction of new and modified products and services with appropriate departments • Maintains a cost reduction, cost avoidance, cost containment program and reports it via the value database • Manages a Procurement team, trains team on procurement policy and delegates to aid development Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports): • Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 0 – 5 • Manager of a team What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?): • Own country Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience: • Essential: Degree or equivalent professional qualification; • Relevant work experience, including experience; within Procurement; Industry and commodity experience; • People management experience (as applicable); • Oral and written fluency in Business English; • Ability to use a range of influencing techniques; • Proved ability to manage multiple projects/tasks; effectively; • Demonstrated success working in a team; environment; • Strong analytical and financial skills • Desirable: Professional Procurement qualification; Proven experience of change management Key Relationship to reach solutions: • Internal (to AZ or team): AZ Procurement Function; AZ Legal Department; Key customer group; Quality & Compliance Groups • External (to AZ): Representatives within supplier base, e.g. sales and service providers; Accounts Payable Department Date Posted 08-1月-2026 Closing Date 29-4月-2026 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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