Global Cell Therapy Procurement Leader

AstraZeneca plc; California (MD); Presencial; USD 116.000 - 173.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Short-term incentive bonuses

Equity-based awards

Sales commissions (for sales roles)

Descripción de la vacante

AstraZeneca plc is seeking an experienced procurement leader for the Cell Therapy Supply Chain with global scope and accountability across key spend categories. This role drives category strategies, supplier relationships, and data-driven insights to deliver business value.

You will lead major initiatives including Commercial Readiness, governance implementation, and sustainability programs, while partnering with stakeholders globally to enable a high-performing supply chain.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 7+ years in a procurement environment.
• Strong project management experience (PMP preferred).
• Deep knowledge of sourcing, contract management, supplier performance, risk mitigation.
• Experience implementing procurement governance and driving change.
• Track record in training, process improvement, and capability building.
• Excellent stakeholder management across organizational levels.
• Biotech/pharma procurement experience a plus.
• Familiar with SAP, Coupa and AI/automation tools.
• Sustainability and supplier diversity program background.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).

Responsabilidades

• Serve as primary liaison between Cell Therapy Supply Chain and Global Procurement.
• Lead procurement project management for Commercial Readiness, COGM reduction, China support, AI initiative, and sustainability targets.
• Establish procurement governance framework aligned with Global Procurement Must Wins.
• Drive process standardization and capability building across the Cell Therapy Supply Chain team.
• Implement procurement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Descripción del empleo

AstraZeneca plc is seeking an experienced procurement leader for the Cell Therapy Supply Chain with global scope and accountability across key spend categories. This role drives category strategies, supplier relationships, and data-driven insights to deliver business value.

You will lead major initiatives including Commercial Readiness, governance implementation, and sustainability programs, while partnering with stakeholders globally to enable a high-performing supply chain.