Senior Procurement Specialist

AstraZeneca plc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid vacation

Personal Days

Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings

Equity-based long-term incentives

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Hamilton, ON is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead isotope procurement for research, clinical development, manufacturing, and diagnostics. Focus on timely, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing with suppliers and internal partners.

You will manage POs, optimize supply chains, and ensure regulatory compliance for radioactive and hazardous materials. Strong collaboration across R&D, QA, and finance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management within life sciences, pharmaceutical, or nuclear industries.
• Familiarity with stable and radioactive isotope production and related regulations (NRC, DOT, IAEA).
• Working knowledge of SAP and Coupa, or similar ERP systems.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships across technical, operational, and corporate functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance via KPIs.
• Assess and mitigate risks related to supply interruptions and regulatory changes.
• Oversee purchase orders, inventory, delivery timelines, and logistics for dangerous goods.
• Utilize SAP and Coupa to ensure accurate data and compliant processes.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with international, national, and local regulations for radioactive materials.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, QA, regulatory affairs, and finance to align procurement needs.
• Continuously improve procurement processes using best practices and data-driven insights.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn isotope procurement and evolving regulatory requirements.

Skills

Supplier management

Risk mitigation

Procurement systems

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional teams

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Job title: Senior Procurement Specialist

Location: Hamilton, ON

Onsite 5 days/ week

Description

Fusion Pharmaceuticals, part of the AstraZeneca Group, is redefining precision oncology with next-generation radio conjugates that deliver powerful alpha-emitting payloads directly to tumors. Our pipeline spans multiple first-in-class programs - backed by a GMP-compliant, brand new radiopharmaceutical facility in Hamilton, we're turning groundbreaking science into real-world impact for patients. Join us at the forefront of radio pharma innovation and be part of turning breakthrough science into meaningful outcomes for patients - come build what's next with us!

The Role

The Sr. Procurement Specialist is responsible for the purchasing and management of isotopes used in research, clinical development, manufacturing, and diagnostic applications. This role ensures timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal collaborators. This role drives critical initiatives to optimize supply chain efficiency, mitigate risks, and support the company’s scientific and operational goals.

What you’ll do

• Supplier Management: Manage operational relationships with isotope suppliers, monitor performance through KPIs, and ensure ongoing supplier qualification.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively assess and address risks related to supply interruptions, regulatory changes, quality, and transportation.
• Operational Excellence: Manage purchase orders, inventory levels, delivery timelines, and coordinate efficient logistics for Class 7 dangerous goods.
• Procurement Systems: Create, manage, and monitor procurement activities using SAP and Coupa, ensuring accurate data, timely purchase orders, and compliance with established processes.
• Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with international, national, and local regulations for radioactive and hazardous materials.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Build and maintain multifunctional relationships while working closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, finance, and other internal stakeholders to align procurement needs and priorities.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes using best practices, digital tools, and data-driven decision-making.
• Learning and Development: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow by developing expertise in isotope procurement, supply chain operations, relevant systems, and evolving regulatory requirements.

Essential for the role

• Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or nuclear industries.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with stable and radioactive isotope production, relevant regulations such as NRC, DOT, and IAEA requirements, and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Systems Knowledge: Working knowledge of SAP and Coupa, or similar enterprise resource planning and procurement systems.
• Skills: Strong project management, communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills.
• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective multifunctional relationships across technical, operational, and corporate functions.
• Compliance: Understanding of relevant legal, safety, and regulatory requirements for isotope handling, storage, and transportation.
• Growth Mindset: Willingness to learn, develop new capabilities, and grow within a dynamic and evolving environment.

Desirable for the role

• Experience: Experience supporting radiopharmaceutical clinical trial supply chains.
• Systems: Experience with SAP and Coupa in a regulated procurement or supply chain environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience working with radioactive materials, dangerous goods, or specialized logistics providers.

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 and may be requested by emailing [e-mail].

Annual base salary for this position ranges from 94,693.60 to 124,285.35.

AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks' paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

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