Procurement Specialist

AstraZeneca; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global biopharmaceutical company in Mississauga seeks a Procurement Specialist to support the Americas Procurement Category team. The role involves managing spend categories and collaborating with stakeholders to develop strategic plans. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least two years of procurement experience. The position offers a hybrid work model and is part of a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in procurement sourcing and category management.
• Oral and written fluency in Business English is required.
• Strong communicator with influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with directors to manage spend categories across regions.
• Help develop long-term strategic plans for spend areas.
• Work with customers and suppliers to implement category strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Introduction to role: At AstraZeneca, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and ambitious thinking. As a Procurement Specialist, you'll be part of the Americas Procurement Category team, focusing on supporting global categories in the Americas region. Reporting to the Senior Director of Category Management Americas, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our scientific innovations reach patients quickly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• As a Procurement Specialist, you will collaborate with the relevant Director or Associate Director to manage spend categories across various regions or the entire AstraZeneca organization.
• You will help develop long-term strategic plans for spend areas, ensuring alignment with current and future business needs.
• Your role will involve working closely with customers and suppliers to implement category strategies that deliver expected business value.
• You\'ll be responsible for managing the implementation of category plans and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum of two (2) years\' experience in procurement sourcing and category management
• Oral and written fluency in Business English
• Strong analytical and financial skills
• Strong communicator, ability to influence others
• Project management

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Professional Procurement Qualification
• Experience with Consulting, Financial, or other Professional services procurement categories
• Strong working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry or related industries
• Significant negotiation experience with favorable outcomes for stakeholders

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process.

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Date Posted 25-Sept-2025

Closing Date 26-Sept-2025

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.