AdressHybrid model of work (3 days per week in the offfice), available in location: Warsaw/ Gothenburg/ Gaithsburg or Mississauga.
The role is available for a secondment/fixed-term contract for 12months.
ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
Do you have a passion for Procurement? Would you like join an award-winning procurement team supporting R&D and manufacturing in one of the World’s leading pharmaceutical companies? In the Laboratory Services team you will apply your expertise to Laboratory Asset Management and the management of our strategic partners in People Services. If you thrive in an environment of innovation and change in a fast growing organisation, then this could be the role for you!
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. Give to our truly global Procurement team, which reflects the full diversity of the people we serve.
Your voice counts: different experiences, backgrounds and ways of working are respected here. United by curiosity, we share insights to challenge conventions. By collaborating and innovating with each other, our stakeholders and our suppliers, we are crafting the most competitive supplier ecosystem.
JOB ROLE
As a Global Category Manager - Lab Capex, part of the Indirect and Enabling Functions procurement organization, you will work as part of the Laboratory services team supporting a number of business areas across AstraZeneca. We have a global remit, focusing on the development and deployment of Global Category strategies and plans for R&D and Operations Laboratory areas.
This role is accountable for the Laboratory Equipment MRO and People Services category, undertaking category management and sourcing, leading our supplier relationships, developing deeper relationships with the business through effective business partnering, and growing the category influence globally. Key success criteria will include building effective partnerships with the scientific teams and at Senior Leadership levels to enable development and execution of sourcing strategies.
TYPICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Lead implementation of market/category plans to ensure that the underpinning process improvement and procurement activities deliver business value in accordance with the strategic plan
Develop long term strategic plans for agreed scope of spend area, with a focus on delivering broader value, innovation, and savings.
Support the team in strategic relationship management (customer and supplier) - ensuring Market & Category Strategies are fully aligned to current and future Business need, and we maintain a supply base capable of supporting these strategies.
Work alongside Operations Global Procurement Services (OGPS) in advising on and driving procurement strategies to make decisions necessary to make purchases in congruence with organizational objectives.
Coordinate the introduction of new and modified products and services with appropriate departments
Analyze and resolve issues raised in procurement audit reports
Advise on contracts and agreements for the supply of sophisticated products and services with new and existing suppliers
Cross functionally support Global procurement colleagues and collaborate on setting and completing the strategy.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Significant experience in a procurement environment
Significant experience of Category Management
Project management, change management and people leadership skills
Good solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry / or related industries
Strong communication skills and ability to influence others
Comfort with risk and ambiguous situations
What’s next?
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you. Please include your CV and a Cover Letter detailing your motivations in applying for the role and your suitability, ensuring that you include the subjects and grades of any qualifications achieved.
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.
AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.
