Senior R&D Procurement & Category Strategy Lead

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

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate Director, R&D Business Partner - Sourcing & Procurement to lead global category strategies in the R&D space. You will manage major supplier relationships and partner with GPS to deliver value, sustainability, and risk-managed procurement outcomes.

You will develop long-term spend plans, drive cross-functional initiatives, and mentor teams across procurement while ensuring alignment with business needs and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in a procurement environment.
• Significant experience with Category Management (R&D/Pharma preferred).
• Project management, change management and people leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Comfort with risk and ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of category plans to deliver value aligned to strategic plan and sustainability targets.
• Develop long-term strategic spend plans with focus on value, innovation, and savings.
• Manage stakeholder and supplier relationships to align category strategies with business needs.
• Collaborate with GPS to drive procurement strategies and align with organizational objectives.
• Advise on contracts for sophisticated products and services with new and existing suppliers.
• Cross-functionally support Global procurement colleagues and execute the strategy.

Skills

Category Management

Procurement experience

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Pharma industry

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

AstraZeneca plc in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate Director, R&D Business Partner - Sourcing & Procurement to lead global category strategies in the R&D space. You will manage major supplier relationships and partner with GPS to deliver value, sustainability, and risk-managed procurement outcomes.

You will develop long-term spend plans, drive cross-functional initiatives, and mentor teams across procurement while ensuring alignment with business needs and regulatory expectations.