Senior Director, External Manufacturing Procurement

AstraZeneca

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External manufacturing expertise
Cmo environment leadership
Global supply chain strategy
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Director of External Manufacturing Procurement to lead its procurement strategy for outsourced contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in external manufacturing, a proven track record in strategic leadership, and strong communication skills to engage with senior stakeholders. **

Job Summary

  • This role leads AstraZeneca's procurement strategy for outsourced contract manufacturing organizations across multiple global sites.
  • The incumbent is accountable for driving commercial excellence, robust governance, and reliable supply while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
  • The position requires managing a team of 10-15 professionals and building executive-level relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

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** AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Director of External Manufacturing Procurement to lead its procurement strategy for outsourced contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in external manufacturing, a proven track record in strategic leadership, and strong communication skills to engage with senior stakeholders. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • External manufacturing expertise
  • CMO environment leadership
  • Global supply chain strategy
  • Executive supplier negotiations
  • Cross-functional stakeholder engagement

Nice-to-have

  • Culture of creativity and collaboration
  • High performance team motivation
  • Complex change program leadership
  • Knowledge sharing best practices

Key Requirements

  • 10-15 years industry experience in Supply Chain or Manufacturing
  • Degree-level qualification
  • Significant management experience in Procurement
  • Proven track record in category strategies

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