AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Director for External Manufacturing Procurement to lead their procurement strategy for outsourced contract manufacturing. The role focuses on ensuring performance across multiple sites while managing a team and engaging with senior stakeholders
Job Summary
This role leads AstraZeneca's procurement strategy and execution for outsourced contract manufacturing organizations across multiple sites and countries.
The successful candidate will manage a team of 10-15 professionals while building executive-level relationships with global suppliers and internal stakeholders.
You will drive commercial excellence and robust governance to ensure reliable supply while meeting all Safety, Health & Environment standards.
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AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Director for External Manufacturing Procurement to lead their procurement strategy for outsourced contract manufacturing. The role focuses on ensuring performance across multiple sites while managing a team and engaging with senior stakeholders.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
External Manufacturing Procurement Strategy
CMO Supplier Negotiation and Selection
Global Supply Chain Risk Management
Executive Stakeholder Engagement
Procurement Team Leadership and Development
Nice-to-have
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Culture of creativity and high performance
Strong conceptual and analytical thinking
Ability to influence strategically
Willingness to travel globally
Key Requirements
10-15 years industry experience in Supply Chain or Manufacturing
Extensive leadership experience within external manufacturing and CMO environments
Degree-level qualification in relevant field
Proven track record in category strategy and value delivery