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ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

At AstraZeneca every one of our employees makes a difference to patients’ lives every day. You may not feel you are at the frontline of research but your role in changing patients’ lives is critical. Our mission is ambitious, and it takes the skills of a collaborative team to really deliver on what science can do and to always put patients first. Working at AstraZeneca we believe in the potential of our people and our commitment to develop our people beyond what was thought possible.

ABOUT DEPARTMENT

Want to be part of Global Procurement Services (GPS) – the team that delivery has in its DNA?

  • Established in 2015, GPS is now present in three locations across the Globe and supports all AZ regions: Europe, Middle East, Africa, Americas and Asia-Pacific.
  • We bring out the best of individuals’ skills and passion by actively supporting our people to see what can be achieved no matter of the starting point.
  • Our mission is to deliver broader value, not only by actively managing global spend to ensure focus on the resources and the discovery of innovative medicines but also to support Global Procurement and the business to deliver outstanding value.
  • Stepping up, taking accountability and making it happen – it’s all part of this job description.
  • We’re on an exciting journey that’s powered by world-class tools, the latest systems and processes, and the dedication of people like you.

If you would you like to get a chance to make an impact on what we globally spend each year on the purchase of goods, services, and active pharmaceutical ingredients, creating more value from our suppliers for reinvestment in science, our team is a perfect place for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • As a Procurement Specialist in GPS, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the day-to-day sourcing and contracting activity, in partnership with the Global and Regional Category Teams.
  • You will be expected to continuously learn through education, exposure, and experience and discover resources to help you build an individual development plan to advance your skillset with the guidance of your line manager and a dedicated buddy person.
  • You will be involved in Procurement work, you will master all aspects of Procurement, including sourcing, negotiations, analytics, contracting and more
  • Over time, you will be able to manage Source to Contract (S2C) projects end-to-end with minimal supervision, coordinating the activities of the project team, suppliers, and business stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

  • University degree obtained within max 12 months or last-year student
  • Motivated self-starter, eager to learn Procurement, work on tenders, negotiations, contracts and succeed
  • Negotiation skills
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Relationship building skills
  • Basic project management skills
  • Flexibility and fast adaptation to changing environment
  • Track record of working on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Analytical and financial skills
  • Excellent English communication skills to manage stakeholders’ high level in the organisation
  • Basic understanding of procurement processes would be an advantage

THIS PLACEMENT WILL DEVELOP YOUR:

  • Commercial and Business acumen
  • Enterprise mindset
  • Exploring direct and/or indirect Procurement
  • Influencing spend across a range of different categories and geographies through execution of competitive sourcing and contracting strategies
  • Contracting
  • Formal and informal training designed to give you the knowledge and skills you need for a successful career in the world of Procurement and outside
  • Influencing our best practices and processes to further improve our ways of working 
  • Getting familiar with professional Procurement tools and systems
  • Opportunity to expand your cross-functional network
  • Lean capabilities development
  • Experience of working collaboratively across different teams and cultures

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Full time employment contract with 3rd party Agency – our Program Partner 
  • Flexible approach to working hours, hybrid work – 2 days from home
  • Opportunity to work and develop within an international company
  • Modern and comfortable office
  • Optional opportunity to join AstraZeneca post completion of the Program

Date Posted

06-mar-2024

Closing Date

31-mar-2024

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.

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