About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, innovative biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. AstraZeneca is one of only a handful of pure-play biopharmaceutical companies to span the entire value chain of a medicine from discovery, early- and late-stage development to manufacturing and distribution, and the global commercialization of primary care, specialty care-led and specialty care medicines that transform lives.

Job Description

Full responsibility for purchase of goods and services within the substantial countries to ensures quality products and services for competitive prices in a timely fashion. Plays an integral role in ensuring a company sticks to budgets and operates profitability. Active involvement into the Procurement strategy setting and provide expert input to its development. Indirect management of the Purchasing Support team. Ensure the annual targets and relevant KPI´s are met.

Responsibilities

Manages company’s costs:

• Understands AZ business locally, regionally, globally
• Applies category management
• Prepares annual Master Planner and Category, sub-category summaries using AZ templates
• Makes monthly follow ups of categories
• Produces savings

Evaluates suppliers:

• Prepares and communicates questionnaires
• Collects and evaluates results
• Keep supplier’s records (historical data related to client base, performance track record, price lists, etc.)
• Negotiates, renegotiates when necessary and renews contracts and/ or proposes alternative solutions

Prepares recommended suppliers list:

• Checks actual list quarterly (proposes enlisting and de-listing of suppliers)
• Conducts market research
• Checks competition
• Requests and processes feedback regarding suppliers (outside, inside AZ)

Prioritizes the purchasing function:

• Is the owner of Purchasing Policy and Procedure
• Revises the Purchasing Policy and Procedure yearly
• Updates and communicates recommended suppliers list quarterly
• Revises all related to purchasing function forms
• Regular report savings in Value Tracker tool

Selects suppliers:

• Identifies purchasing needs within responsible countries
• Evaluates data, builds business cases, negotiates
• Files contracts and supporting documents

Partners & indirect People management:

• Regularly communicate with the Purchasing Support in the relevant countries
• Procurement Supports indirect management and support
• Prepare a Procurement overview on quarterly basis to inform Head of Finance about the status of key projects
• Participate in the regular meeting and activities organized by Head of Procurement Europe
• Participate in the monthly CEE Procurement Dashboard

Candidate profile

• University degree preferably in economics or similar
• Strong negotiation and proactive interpersonal skills
• Purchasing experience gained in global organization
• Familiar with project management techniques
• Proficient in English (oral and written)
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Results oriented and well organised, multiple task performer
• Takes initiative to present opportunities
• Great teammate and analytical problem solver

Date Posted

Closing Date

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.