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Associate Director, R&D Business Partner – Sourcing & Procurement
AstraZeneca. Lead implementation of category plans to deliver business value and support sustainability targets .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Category Management within the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on strategic planning, supplier relationship management, and data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive procurement strategies that align with business objectives and sustainability targets.
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Category ManagementProcurement StrategiesProject ManagementPeople LeadershipPharmaceutical Industry Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Strategic PlanningData-Driven Category ManagementContract NegotiationProcess ImprovementAnalytics
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationInfluencing SkillsChange ManagementComfort with Ambiguity
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
Industry Keywords
R&DSupplier Relationship ManagementSustainability TargetsGlobal ProcurementStakeholder Business Partnering
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead implementation of category plans to deliver business value and support sustainability targets
- Develop long-term strategic plans for assigned spend areas, delivering value, innovation, and savings
- Support strategic customer and supplier relationship management
- Ensure Category Strategies align with current and future business needs and maintain a capable supply base
- Work alongside Global Procurement Services to advise on and drive procurement strategies
- Advise on contracts and agreements for sophisticated products and services with suppliers
- Support global procurement colleagues cross-functionally and collaborate on strategy development and completion
- Develop and deploy global category strategies and initiatives
- Lead major supplier relationships, stakeholder business partnering, process improvement, and procurement activities
- Lead project initiatives, vendor sustainability initiatives, and complex contractual and commercial negotiations
- Ensure data-driven category management and high-quality analytics deliver insights, capabilities, and results
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 7+ years of experience in a procurement environment
- Significant experience in Category Management, preferably in R&D/Pharma
- Project management skills
- Change management skills
- People leadership skills
- Good solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence others
- Comfort with risk and ambiguous situations
Benefits
Comp & perks- Short-term incentive bonuses
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles
- Qualified retirement programs
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves
- Health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage