Associate Procurement Manager, Alexion R&D
AstraZeneca · Warsaw, Poland
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Role summary
AstraZeneca seeks an Associate Procurement Manager for its Warsaw site to lead sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships, and drive procurement excellence across global supply-to-contract operations. The role involves strategic planning, contract oversight, and team leadership in a hybrid environment.
What they're looking for
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent
- Significant procurement or sourcing experience in pharmaceutical or similar environment
- Project management, change management, and process excellence skills
- Technical expertise in at least one procurement area with broader competence
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Digital literacy and comfort navigating ambiguous, risk-laden situations
- Line management experience (desirable)
What you'll be doing
- Lead procurement activities and define business needs within established frameworks
- Manage demand and supply planning to achieve service, performance, and financial targets
- Oversee supplier relationships, contracts, and spend for best value and compliance
- Source new products and services, prepare briefs, and support contract negotiations
- Conduct market research, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement opportunities
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