At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Global Source to Contract Specialist/Expert, your main responsibility is to play a key role in managing the end-to-end Source to Contract process with focus on HR Services. In this role you will be instrumental to supporting Procurement Category Teams and in-market Procurement Managers  with implementing Sourcing strategies to ensure successful deliver against category targets.  Working effectively with the Global Category Teams and in-market, you will advise on and drive the global sourcing strategies through the effective application of the Source to Contract process.  You will direct the preparation and delivery of each key element of the end to end sourcing and contracting process.  Influence best practice, standardization and ensure compliance across the life cycle of the source to contract process.

Essential Requirements:

• University degree required;

• Experience of working in global or regional procurement function, supply chain or compliance/legal function;

• Experience of working in Procurement HR services;

• Experience with end-to-end Source to Contract process;

• Understanding of contract life cycle, legal parameters, legally binding agreements;

• Leading procurement projects that are aligned with enterprise-wide business/Procurement needs;

• Excellent English communication skills (Polish is not a must);

• Desire to work as part of a strong team;

• Background experience of working collaboratively across teams;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to work effectively with others at all levels of the organization and externally with suppliers;

• Strong and effective influencing and negotiation skills;

•  “Can do attitude” and problem solving / continuous improvement approach 

• Proficient presentation skills- knows and applies best practices, able to choose presentation method and adjust the content to the audience. Shapes the message that gets through to the audience. Communicates clearly, successfully and in an attractive manner.  

• Focus on result with the ability and drive for achieving and surpassing targets against an internal or external standard of excellence 

• Excellent time management and organizational skills;

• Microsoft Office literacy.

Desirable Requirements:

• Background operating in a similar complex, matrix, global organization like AstraZeneca or similarly heavily regulated industry;

• Experience in sourcing and contracting IT platforms;

• Excellent Project Management skills to effectively manage sourcing events/small projects on behalf of the category team/s;

• In-depth knowledge of regional market dynamics through in-market or regional experience;

• Demonstrated ability to indirectly lead or influence people in a global environment in cross-functional teams 

• Analytical and financial skills;

• Market research expertise;

• Experience with Procurement tools (i.e. Jaggaer, Coupa)

• Additional foreign language) would be an asset.

Benefits:

• Flexible approach to working hours;

• 18 months FTC (with possibility to extend the contract);

• Great atmosphere in a growing pharmaceutical company;

• Employment contract with attractive benefit package (Multisport card, lunch card, medical and life insurance, pension plan);

• Attractive salary with annual bonus;

• The opportunity to work and develop within an international company;

• Modern and comfortable office (great social area with PlayStation, billiard and table football).

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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.