Senior Director, External Manufacturing Procurement

AstraZeneca

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External manufacturing procurement strategy
Cmo supplier negotiation and governance
Global supply chain risk management
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Director for External Manufacturing Procurement who will lead the procurement strategy for outsourced contract manufacturing organizations. The role requires extensive experience in external manufacturing and a proven track record in developing and managing supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. **

Job Summary

  • The role leads AstraZeneca's procurement strategy for outsourced contract manufacturing organizations across multiple global sites.
  • Candidates must demonstrate extensive experience in external manufacturing environments with a proven track record in delivering multi-year improvement plans.
  • This position requires managing a team of 10-15 professionals while building executive-level relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Matching Summary

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** AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Director for External Manufacturing Procurement who will lead the procurement strategy for outsourced contract manufacturing organizations. The role requires extensive experience in external manufacturing and a proven track record in developing and managing supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • External Manufacturing Procurement Strategy
  • CMO Supplier Negotiation and Governance
  • Global Supply Chain Risk Management
  • Cross-functional Stakeholder Engagement
  • Safety Health Environment Compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Culture of Leadership and Creativity
  • High Performance Team Development
  • Trusted Partner to Senior Leaders
  • Change Leadership in Complex Programs

Key Requirements

  • 10-15 years industry experience in Supply Chain or Manufacturing
  • Degree-level qualification in relevant field
  • Significant management experience in Procurement
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams globally

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