AstraZeneca
AssociateDirectorGlobalExternalManufacturingProcurement
“Associate Director Global External Manufacturing Procurement at AstraZeneca. Skills: External Manufacturing Procurement, Category Management, Supplier Management, Data Analytics. Lead implementation of category plans. Develop long-term strategic plans”
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; resolve issues; focus on solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree or equivalent professional qualification, Relevant work experience, including Procurement experience, Proven capabilities in data analytics and AI, Oral and written fluency in Business English, Supplier Management experience, Ability to leverage a range of influencing techniques in a global, cross functional setting, Proven ability to manage change and uncertainty, analytical and financial skills
Nice to Have
Professional Procurement Qualification
What You'll Do.
Lead implementation of category plans
Develop long-term strategic plans
Contribute to strategic relationship management
Build integrated category plan
Develop senior-level relationships
Address supplier issues promptly
Foster trusted vendor relationships
Conduct annual peer reviews
Leverage data analytics and AI
Identify and pursue opportunities
Lead cross-functional collaboration
Advise on procurement strategies
Drive preparation of competitive bids
Coordinate introduction of new products
Analyse and resolve issues
Advise on contracts and agreements
evaluate and manage relationships
Lead identification and realisation of value opportunities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Contribute to strategic relationship management with key internal stakeholders; Collaborate with relevant Global Category Leads; Develop senior-level relationships across the organisation and with suppliers; Lead close cross-functional collaboration (for example with GSC&S, ESM, PT&D); Develop, evaluate and manage internal and external relationships with suppliers, Category Teams and cross-functional partners
Communication Scope
Oral and written fluency in Business English
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