Associate Director, Global Cell Therapy Sourcing & Procurement

AstraZeneca

Santa Monica, CA, US
Base: $116k to $173k; bonus/equity: short-term inc...
7+ years procurement experience
Category management expertise
Strategic planning for spend categories
This role offers a global remit to develop and deploy strategic plans for critical cell therapy supply chain categories

Job Summary

  • This role offers a global remit to develop and deploy strategic plans for critical cell therapy supply chain categories.
  • The position requires leading complex contractual negotiations and driving COGM reduction initiatives for sophisticated manufacturing processes.
  • AstraZeneca provides competitive incentives including short-term bonuses, equity awards, and comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

Matching Summary

This role offers a global remit to develop and deploy strategic plans for critical cell therapy supply chain categories.

Salary

Base: $116K to $173K; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive bonuses and equity-based awards available; Benefits: Qualified retirement programs, paid time off, health, dental, and vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years procurement experience
  • Category Management expertise
  • Strategic planning for spend categories
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Complex contract negotiation skills
  • Data-driven category management approach

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with novel modalities like CAR-T
  • Technical background in MS&T or CMC
  • Alliance management with key CDMOs
  • Lean/Six Sigma methodology familiarity
  • China market ecosystem understanding
  • Mandarin language proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 7+ years in procurement environment
  • Strong pharmaceutical industry knowledge
  • Ability to manage ambiguous situations

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