Associate Procurement Manager – Commercial

At AstraZeneca, we are united by a common purpose: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. Every day, we make a difference by delivering potentially life-changing medicines to millions of people worldwide. Our purpose is results-oriented and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and creative company means building a dynamic, inspiring culture where we celebrate diverse, bold thinking, are curious, creative, and open to new insights and ways of working.

Typical Accountabilities:

As an Associate Procurement Manager your main responsibility is to play a key role in managing the end-to-end Source to Contract process independently.

• You have deep category knowledge to independently drive the S2C process, understands the category area specifics, business needs and priorities and applies them to the work.
• You drive E2E (End 2 End) S2C process independently, including identifying and mitigating the related risks. Shares expertise with procurement and business and influence decision making process.
• You support market research activities by issuing RFI, manage sourcing projects (incl. issue of RFP, RFQ) and conduct e-auctions.
• You analyze received proposals, make recommendations, prepare summary reports, applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis, tools, and methodologies. You have attention to detail when making decisions and recommendations.
• You run independently complex contracting projects, ensure contract renewals and leading new contracts creation – drafting, negotiations/renegotiations of the T&C’s and contract clauses.
• You enhance relations with Global Category Leaders and business stakeholders, ensuring high standards and ability to connect and build strong relationship with stakeholders across the globe (matrix organization)
• You know and apply Procurement Processes and Tools and actively drive Source to Contract process simplification, improvement, and optimization (process steps, internal ways of working, legal support model, documents, and templates etc.).

Skills and Experience

Essential

• At least 4 years of the work experience in the procurement department, preferably in the organization with a big or mature procurement organization, with experience with End-to-End Source to Contract process, or 4 years of experience in drafting and negotiation commercial contracts as a lawyer.
• Previous working experience in one or more of Procurement Commercial or Medical categories (Professional Services, HR, Advertising & Media, Meetings & Events, Market Research, Market Access, Real World Data, Outsourced Studies 3b/4)
•  “Can do attitude” and problem solving / continuous improvement approach.
• Excellent English communications skills (verbal and written); Polish is not a must.
• Extraordinarily strong relationship and business partnering skills and ability to engage with the stakeholders on different level in the organization, experience in managing stakeholders across the globe within the matrix organization. Strong team player able to collaborate with stakeholders from diverse cultures.
• Strong proven project management skills.
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) with the ability to present information in a clear and concise format to all levels within the organization.
• Proficient presentation skills - able to choose presentation method and adjust the content to the audience. Shapes the message that gets through to the audience.
• Time management (timely decisions to create real savings or cost avoidance) and prioritization (the ability to place urgency on varying demands)

Desirable

• Background operating in a similar complex, matrix, global organization like AstraZeneca or similarly heavily regulated industry.
• In-depth knowledge of regional market dynamics through in-market or regional experience.
• Experience with JAGGAER/ Coupa or any other sourcing tool.
• Very good command (B2+) in both spoken and written French, German, Italian and/or Spanish would be an additional asset.

What we offer

Welcome to Warsaw Site, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day.

To help you maintain your best self, here’s a sneak peek into some of the things this site provides for you:

• The best team to support you
• Multisport card
• Pension plan
• Life insurance
• After-work events
• Private medical care
• Lunch card
• Bright and spacious environment
• Sustainable office working environment.

Please note that we are working in a hybrid model of 3 days per week from the office in Warsaw.

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.