Associate Procurement Manager, Global S2C Excellence Procurement

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

We are trusted partners who are connected and integrated across the global enterprise, working closely with all functions from Commercial to Manufacturing. It opens up greater development opportunities for more responsibility on a global scale.

Join a team that supports the delivery of life-changing medicines for patients by enabling the rest of the business to run effectively and harness our transformative science. We’re on a journey of growth and evolution – to find better ways to translate value for the business and our patients.

About the role
This is a new position dedicated to the daily support of all procurement activities within our Global Source-to-Contract (S2C) Excellence team. You will manage strategic relationships with Business Stakeholders, Procurement Category Teams, and in-market Procurement Managers, and lead complex, high-value Source to Contract projects—including preparing and running sourcing events and negotiating/renegotiating contract clauses. Operating in line with the Alexion Procurement Operating Model, you will also drive extensive contracting activities to ensure seamless execution.

Typical Accountabilities
You will be responsible for supporting Global Category teams and in-market Procurement throughout the Source to Contract process, including:

• Market research & insight: Supporting market research activities by issuing RFI to build strong supplier and market understanding.

• Sourcing project management: Managing sourcing projects end-to-end, including issuance of RFPs and RFQs, supplier engagement, and governance.

• eSourcing delivery: Conducting e-auctions to drive competitive outcomes and transparency.

• Evaluation & recommendations: Analyzing received proposals, preparing clear summary reports, and making recommendations for supplier selection.

• Category strategy support: Partnering with Global Category Leaders to develop sourcing strategies that deliver category targets and savings targets.

• Process excellence: Driving simplification and standardization of sourcing processes to improve speed, quality, and compliance.

• Stakeholder partnership: Enhancing relationships with Category Managers, Procurement Managers, and business stakeholders across the matrix organization.

• Policy & tools compliance: Ensuring adherence to company procurement policies and improving the usage of procurement tools.

• Contracting leadership: Managing contract renewals and new contract creation, including negotiations/renegotiations of T&Cs and contract clauses.

• Contract administration: Overseeing end-to-end administration—gathering signatures and ensuring proper contract storage in the system.

• Continuous improvement: Actively participating in S2C process improvement and optimization (process steps, internal ways of working, legal support model, documents and templates, etc.).

• Global collaboration: Demonstrating high standards of cooperation with business stakeholders and building strong relationships across the globe in a matrix environment.

Essential Requirements

• University degree required.

• At least 4 years of work experience in a procurement department or supply chain function (preferably within a mature procurement organization).

• Experience managing stakeholders across the globe within a matrix organization.

• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

• A proactive “can-do” attitude.

• Microsoft Office literacy.

Skills

• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to present information clearly and concisely to all levels, including senior stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Japanese is an added advantage.

• Ability to engage quickly with stakeholders at different levels across the organization.

• Strong relationship-building and business partnering skills.

• Effective influencing/persuasion skills and conflict resolution.

• Solid project management skills—able to design, implement, and manage procurement projects to successful conclusion.

• Results-focused with the drive to achieve and surpass targets against internal or external standards of excellence.

• Flexibility and fast adaptation to changing environments.

• Strong time management and prioritization—able to make timely decisions that generate real savings or cost avoidance.

• Strong team player able to collaborate with stakeholders from different cultures.

• Proficient presentation skills: applies best practices, selects the right method, and tailors content to the audience; shapes messages that land.

• Versatile written communication: from note-taking and meeting minutes to formal reports.

• Confident, eloquent communicator with a wide variety of audiences (including senior stakeholders); able to advise team members and present to senior leaders.

Desirable

• Experience with end-to-end Source to Contract (E2E S2C) process.

• Knowledge and effective use of negotiation techniques and tools (eSourcing solutions).

• Extensive experience negotiating commercial terms and contract clauses.

On-the-job skills and knowledge:

Contract management

• Has the contracting knowledge to fluently drive the contracting process, including advising on the right template or contracting approach.

• Able to independently run complex contracting projects, including leading supplier negotiations.

• Identifies and mitigates risks in the S2C process.

Procurement process

• Applies procurement processes and tools in daily work.

• Advises stakeholders on sourcing event types and contract structures.

• Drives the E2E S2C process independently, including risk identification and mitigation; shares expertise with procurement and business.

• Takes ownership of the onboarding of a colleague.

Business acumen

• Possesses broad category knowledge at a level sufficient to independently drive the S2C process.

• Understands category/SET area specifics, business needs and priorities, and applies them to the work.

• Able to influence stakeholders.

Awareness

• Demonstrates understanding of the areas and rules that govern the functioning of the organization.

• Knows AZ structure and market position.

• Acts in line with AZ values and Code of Ethics.

• Actively uses opportunities to work across teams.

• Sees the bigger picture of the processes they are involved in.

• Demonstrates contribution to the procurement scorecard.

• Acts as an ambassador of GPS.

• Represents and presents GPS to senior stakeholders in wide forums.

• Leads cross-team projects and co-creates the processes they are involved in.

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. We only employ individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

Date Posted

06-Mar-2026

Closing Date

06-Apr-2026

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.