Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines, having 21 brands for the treatment of diseases in different therapeutic areas like Respiratory , Gastroenterology , Cardiovascular , Diabetes and Oncology. AZ is living a total transformation worldwide through a science-led innovation strategy.

In AstraZeneca we believe in the potential of our people and we'll develop you beyond what you though is possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by supporting you to see what you can achieve no matter where you start with us. As Procurement Manager you will play a vital role in improving patient's lives.

Procurement Manager is responsible to lead the purchasing strategy in order to ensure cost effective, timely, and ethical procurement of goods, services, and facilities that will help AZ achieve its profit commitments by identifying savings that add value to the organization and maximize its current resources.. If you are inspired by the different possibilities to make a difference in patients' lives , Join Us.

Major Accountabilities

• To lead & collaborate procurement function within the country, and business partnering with each stakeholder

• Perform periodic spend analysis for AZ external spending and identify opportunities for cost reductions.

• Maintain a cost reduction, cost avoidance, cost containment program and reports it via the value database.

• Leverage and adapt as appropriate AZ Procurement processes and techniques.

• Continuously improve Procurement tools & Systems and adhere to the AZ Group and Local Procurement Policies.

• Coordinate changes to the organization’s procurement, supply management and material usage policies within area of spend.

• Disseminate information and provide training related to procurement policies and procedures.

• Accountable for sourcing activities within a key area of spend

• Develop and drive procurement plans and make decisions necessary to purchase products and services in congruence with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies.

• Lead the preparation of and solicit competitive bids, quotations and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions.

• Lead the evaluation of competitive offerings to determine the overall best offer for a product or service. Develop bid evaluation approach in support of supplier selection process

• Develop contracts and agreements for the supply of both standard and complex products and services with new and existing suppliers.

• Analyse and resolve issues raised in Procurement audit reports

• Manage risks, internal and external, and protect AZ’s intellectual property through the use of available AZ templates, processes, sourcing and due diligence tools

• Conduct appropriate due diligence process & financial evaluation of suppliers as part of the supplier selection process

• Manage and develop lists of recommended sources.

• Drive supplier performance through the application of appropriate supplier management measures and methods.

• Develop close working relationship with all stakeholders and understand their needs and be able to influence in the vendor selection process

• Support and implement global initiatives to ensure successful roll out in local market

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES NEEDED

Essential Skills and experience required:

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent professional qualification

• 5-8 years experiences in Procurement, familiar with procurement process, and category management

• Business partnering skill with proven track records of building relationship and influencing senior business stakeholders for decision making

• Ability to set strategic procurement direction with relevant business units

• Energetic and self motivated

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects/tasks effectively

• Proven experience of change management

• Demonstrated success working in a team environment

• Strong analytical skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft office

• Proficiency in Procurement and other business related systems, e.g. SAP, Ariba, Contract Management System

• Strong written and verbal communication skills , fluency in English

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer .AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability , sex or sexual orientation , pregnancy or maternity leave status ,race or national or ethnic origin , age , religion or belief , gender identity or re-assignment , marital or civil partnership status , protected veteran status ( if applicable ) or any other characteristics protected by law.