Global Cell Therapy Procurement Leader - Equity Eligible

AstraZeneca plc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead the Cell Therapy Supply Chain spend category. You will develop global category strategies, govern supplier relationships, and drive value through data-driven analytics and process improvements.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, a Bachelor's degree, and strong project management skills (PMP preferred). Located in Los Angeles, CA, this on-site role offers a competitive base salary and incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between Cell Therapy Supply Chain and Global Procurement.
• Lead procurement project management for Commercial Readiness (2028 launch), 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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Process improvement

Change management

Sustainability & supplier diversity

Procurement strategy

Contract management

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Coupa

AI/Automation tools

Job description

AstraZeneca plc is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead the Cell Therapy Supply Chain spend category. You will develop global category strategies, govern supplier relationships, and drive value through data-driven analytics and process improvements.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, a Bachelor's degree, and strong project management skills (PMP preferred). Located in Los Angeles, CA, this on-site role offers a competitive base salary and incentives.