Role Purpose
AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity. Global Financial Services (GFS) was formed in Q3 2018 through the merger of Global Finance Operations, Integrated Finance Solutions and Cash Generation. GFS is at the heart of the Finance function - accountable to the AstraZeneca (AZ) Group for the design and delivery of high quality, simple to operate transactional finance processes that enable our customers to focus on AZ’s strategic priorities.
The creation of the Global Financial Services (GFS) centers in Warsaw (Poland), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and San José (Costa Rica) will transform the AZ Middle Office and Back Office to a central function, supporting the business regions through simplification, standardization across the globe, and a structure that is scalable to support the bold ambition of becoming a $50bn company by 2025.
We have exciting opportunities to join our GFS Center in San José, which will establish best practices and be responsible for providing support to embedded finance (CFOs and country business partners and or BPs in Manufacturing).
Role Profile
To manage strategic relations with the Business Stakeholders, Procurement Category Teams and in-market Procurement Managers and lead the complex and high-value Source to Contract projects, including preparing and running sourcing events and negotiations/renegotiations of contract clauses. The Procurement Associate Manager will perform Procurement activities in line with ONEProcurement Operating Model.
Key Responsibilities
targets and savings targets and demonstrates contribution to procurement scorecard objectives
simplification, improvement, and optimisation (process steps, internal ways of working, legal
support model, documents, and templates etc.), Co-creates processes that she/he is involved in.
category/SET area specifics, business needs and priorities and applies them to the work.
risks. Shares expertise with procurement and business and influence decision making process.
and conduct e-auctions
thinking and knowledge of data analysis, tools, and methodologies. Requires attention to detail
when making decisions and recommendations. Breaks information on a systematic manner
process, ensuring contract renewals and leading new contracts creation –
negotiations/renegotiations of the T&C’s and contract clauses, that may include contracts
administration – gathering signatures and contract storage in the system
standards and ability to connect and build strong relationship with stakeholders across the globe
(matrix organization)
tools
Essential Criteria
Education
University degree required
Experience
Skills
Language capabilities
Other Role Requirements
Desirable criteria
Internal and External Contacts/Customers
Will interface with other Shared Services functions, Business CFOs/Finance Business Partners and 3rd party service providers.
According to the company policies, the candidate must prove that there are no situations that generate a conflict of interest (COI) for the company. The non-existence of COI is considered as an objective requirement of the position. To know beforehand the weightings of COI contained in the policies of the
company, consult the Human Resources Department. AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca 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 othercharacteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the
country/ies where the role is advertised.
Date Posted
21-mar-2024
Closing Date
21-abr-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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