Senior Procurement Specialist R&D
Hybrid model: 3 days from Warsaw office per week.
ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
At AstraZeneca, we are united by a common purpose: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. Every day, we make a difference by delivering potentially life-changing medicines to millions of people worldwide. Our purpose is results-oriented and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and creative company means building a dynamic, inspiring culture where we celebrate diverse, bold thinking, are curious, creative, and open to new insights and ways of working.
JOB ROLE
To collaborate with Business Stakeholders, Procurement Category Teams and in-market Procurement Managers and lead End to End Source to Contract projects, including preparing and running sourcing events and negotiations/renegotiations of contract clauses. The Procurement Senior Specialist will perform Procurement activities in line with ONE Procurement Operating Model.
We are looking for professional with various Procurement experience to join the following categories:
Patient Recruitment and Retention
Clinical Data
Clinical Trials
TYPICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Collaborate with Procurement category / in-market teams in sourcing and contracting strategies implementation delivering category targets and savings targets
Knows and applies Procurement Processes and Tools in a daily work and actively participate in the Source to Contract process simplification, improvement and optimisation (process steps, internal ways of working, legal support model, documents and templates etc.)
Has category knowledge to independently drive the S2C process, understands the category/SET area specifics, business needs and priorities and applies them to the work.
Knows and advises Stakeholders about Sourcing events and Contracts types
Is able to drive End to End S2C process independently.
Support market research activities by issuing RFI, manage sourcing projects (incl. issue of RFP, RFQ) and conduct e-auctions
Analyse received proposals, making recommendations for supplier selection, prepare summary reports. Make evaluative judgments based on analysis of factual information. Display data and provide recommendations.
Drive Contracting process, including advising on the right template or contracting approach, ensuring contract renewals and leading new contracts creation, negotiations/renegotiations of the T&C’s, contracts administration – gathering signatures and contract storage in the system
Enhance relations with Global Category Leaders and business stakeholders ensuring high standards and ability to connect and build strong relationship with stakeholders across the globe (matrix organization)
Ensure compliance to company procurement policies and improve the usage of the procurement tools
Actively uses the opportunities to work across the teams
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
University degree preferred
At least 2 years of the work experience in the procurement department
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Very good communications skills (verbal and written) with the ability to present information in a clear and concise format to all levels within the organization including applying appropriate style for different types of writing (notes of a conversation, minutes of a formal meeting, or report preparation).
Good presentation skills: knows the best practises, able to choose presentation method and adjust the content to the audience. Shapes the message that gets through to the audience.
Strong relationship and business partnering skills and ability to engage with the stakeholders on different level in the organization
Experience with End to End Source to Contract process
Excellent Project Management skills to effectively manage projects on behalf of the team;
Experience with Microsoft Office Tools;
Flexibility and fast adaptation to changing environment
Time management (timely decisions to create real savings or cost avoidance) and prioritization (the ability to place urgency on varying demands)
Strong team player able to collaborate with stakeholders from different cultures.
“Can do attitude”
DESIRABLE
Knowledge of Procurement tools (i.e. Jaggaer, Coupa)
Experience in negotiating commercial terms and contract clauses
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
Previous experience in R&D procurement, biotechnology or clinical trials background
Additional language would be a benefit but not a must
So, what’s next?
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.