Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of clinical external manufacturing and supply? As a Global Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager, you will partner with business owners to implement global sourcing and category strategies. You will handle assigned sourcing, contract, and business relationships, ensuring the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) while securing the highest levels of service and quality. Your role will involve conducting spend analyses, supporting business case development, and collaborating with various teams to gather and assess budget and spend forecasts.
Accountabilities
In this role, you will promote and support Product Development and Clinical Supply (PDCS) business partners on sourcing and procurement policies. You will develop and implement system platforms and business solutions to enhance sourcing and improve category performance. Your dedication to cost control and reductions will be crucial while maintaining a continuous supply of business processes and services. You will introduce innovative ideas for sourcing and procurement, support supplier relationship management, and lead strategic sourcing activities for the assigned category.
Essential Skills/Experience
- Demonstrated sourcing, procurement, negotiation, and contracting leadership in External Contract Manufacturing GMP Pharma environment.
- Demonstrated category management experience within CDMO, CMO, and CLO areas with direct experience in contract negotiations, business issue resolution, and supplier relationship management.
- Demonstrated ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional global teams.
- Demonstrated project management skills to oversee a multiplicity of tasks.
- Excellent understanding of commercial business processes, innovation, and continuous improvements.
- Meticulous with the ability to effectively handle multiple challenging priorities.
- Knowledge of Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory requirements as they relate to the Biotech/Pharma manufacturing industry.
- Strong leadership, presentation, and communication skills with proven ability to influence at the executive level.
- Ability to travel 10%.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, Procurement, or equivalent with relevant external contract manufacturing experience.
- Ideally 5 - 8 years’ experience in a Multi-National GMP sourcing & external manufacturing environment.
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At AstraZeneca, you will find an environment that fosters growth and innovation. Our entrepreneurial spirit combined with the security of a global pharma company creates a unique atmosphere where you can define your career path. We are dedicated to protecting our patients, our people, and our planet. You will be encouraged to take ownership of your work, develop new skills, and expand your capabilities.
Date Posted
13-Jan-2025
Closing Date
09-Feb-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.