A strongly independent and agile set up, Procurement is a strategic and global hub that sits at the heart of our organisation, promoting the continuous flow of thinking and ideas. Connecting our diverse functions, we answer to all their sourcing, contracting, category management and contract management needs. Help direct the whole Procurement stream: from the creation of strategies through to implementation by creating comprehensive project plans and management activities.

We make the most of individuals’ skills and passion by actively supporting our people to see what can be achieved no matter of the starting point.  As a Senior Procurement Specialist/Associate Procurement Manager in Global Procurement Services in Warsaw, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing the day to day sourcing and contracting activity, in partnership with the Global Category Teams.

Our mission in Global Procurement Services is to deliver broader value, not only by actively managing global spend to ensure focus on the resources and the discovery of innovative medicines but also to support Global Procurement and the business to deliver outstanding value.

Currently, we are expanding our team and looking for procurement professionals with various experience within the Indirect and Commercial categories such as, but not limited to:

Facilities Management, Utilities, Office Supplies, Laboratory Equipment, Consumables and Lab Services

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a Senior Procurement Specialist/Associate Procurement Manager your main responsibility is to play a key role in assisting the end-to-end Source to Contract process.  Including a supporting role in the preparation of gathering the sourcing requirements, assisting in the effective delivery of a sourcing event including sourcing evaluation, contract development and execution, contracting governance (approval, signatures, storage) and assisting with regular contract renewals.

Essential Requirements

• University degree preferred

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

• Self- motivated, able to work without constant management support. 

• Demonstrates a can-do approach

• 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.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Basic knowledge of sourcing and contracting processes.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools

Desirable Requirements

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

• A drive to develop skills in the Source to Contract

• Basic Project Management skills to effectively manage events/small projects on behalf of the team

• Experience of working with suppliers and supplier engagement

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

• Market research expertise.

Benefits

• Flexible approach to working hours

• Stable employment with 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)