R&D Procurement Manager

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Introduction to role:

Are you ready to take the lead in developing long-term strategic plans for an entire spend category within AstraZeneca? As an R&D Procurement Manager, you will manage stakeholder and supplier relationships to ensure that category strategies are highly aligned to current and future business needs. You will also lead project initiatives tied to the category strategies to deliver value to the business, lead the implementation of sustainability initiatives with vendors, and lead complex contractual and commercial negotiations.

Accountabilities:

As an R&D Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for

• Leading the implementation of category plans, develop long-term strategic plans for agreed scope of spend area, with a focus on delivering broader value, innovation, and savings.
• Managing relationships with customers and suppliers, advising on procurement strategies, contracts, and agreements.
• You will work alongside Global Procurement Services (GPS), advising on and driving procurement strategies.
• Advise on contracts and agreements for the supply of sophisticated products and services with new and existing suppliers.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Significant experience in a procurement environment
• Significant experience of Category Management
• Project management, change management and people leadership skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence others
• Comfort with risk and ambiguous situations

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