Manager - Procurement

Typical Responsibilities & AccountabilitiesResponsible for maintaining a corporate procurement and material management process for the procurement of indirect goods and services.Sourcing: Ensures compliance with organizational procedures associated with the sourcing process. Recommends appropriate sourcing strategies for each category to develop Preferred Vendor List. Evaluates market factors influencing the supply market to assist the development of appropriate sourcing plans that shape markets & improves commercial leverage. Deliver benefits within sourcing, cost management, supplier relationship management, supplier development and innovation. Contract ManagementSupport Internal Stakeholder develops appropriate agreements consider short- & long-term implications, advises on contract terms for the supply of goods & services. Review process for creating contracts to ensure all legal requirements are compiled with & recommends any required changes with legal, compliance, finance, and relevant function. Contributes to the completion of commercial agreements, tracking contract approval & storage. Finance, Cost Management & Spend AnalysisUnderstands basic financial concepts & cost structure to achieve value for money outcomes. Manage vendor to deliver cash generation target. Analyses spend through the process of collecting, cleansing, classifying & analyzing expenditure data with the purpose of decreasing procurement costs, improving efficiency, & monitoring compliance. Supplier Relationship & Risk ManagementManage Third Party Risk Management (3PRM) process in market, support stakeholder to ensure vendor are gone through appropriate due diligence process prior to being set up for transaction. Responsible for supplier segmentation, managing suppliers within the segments to ensure that we provide a consistent approach that allows us to manage against key deliverables in the Supplier performance, identify any risks or opportunities with the Supplier and plan the most appropriate way to work with the Supplier to achieve the best partnership result possible for AZ. Manage and develop performance of suppliers. Purchase to Pay Implement no PO-no Pay policy Support day to day process in country, resolve operational concerns (block transaction, deliveries, claims, etc.) EssentialEducation, Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceDegree level qualification. Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management Leading multi-disciplinary teams Ability to communicate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholder. Proven ability to manage change Significant cross-category experience. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Expert in contract terms and conditions. Skilful in computer software: Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc Knowledge on ERP systems – SAP, Coupa etc Desirable Professional Procurement/Supply Chain Cert is preferred Understanding of multiple aspects of procurement process Hard working & Integrity Detailed & Careful Knowledge of Procurement System preferred Date Posted25-Nov-2025Closing Date24-Nov-2025AstraZeneca 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.