Procurement Specialist

Introduction to role:
At AstraZeneca, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and ambitious thinking, providing employees with opportunities to work across teams, functions, and even globally. As a Procurement Specialist, you'll be part of the Americas Procurement Category team, focusing on supporting global categories in the Americas region. Reporting to the Senior Director of Category Management Americas, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our scientific innovations reach patients quickly and efficiently.

Accountabilities:

• As a Procurement Specialist, you will collaborate with the relevant Director or Associate Director to manage spend categories across various regions or the entire AstraZeneca organization.

• You will help develop long-term strategic plans for spend areas, ensuring alignment with current and future business needs.

• Your role will involve working closely with customers and suppliers to implement category strategies that deliver expected business value.

• You'll be responsible for managing the implementation of category plans and driving process improvements.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in procurement sourcing and category management

• Oral and written fluency in Business English

• Strong analytical and financial skills

• Strong communicator, ability to influence others

• Project management

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Professional Procurement Qualification

• Experience with Consulting, Financial, or other Professional services procurement categories

• Strong working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry or related industries

• Significant negotiation experience with favorable outcomes for stakeholders

AstraZeneca is a place where a diverse set of minds collaborate to develop outstanding solutions. Within our Procurement team, we celebrate varied expertise and continuously share knowledge across different fields. It's an environment that encourages speaking up, listening to others, and exchanging ideas. With world-class tools and systems, we empower our team to inspire change and make a meaningful impact on lives globally.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey!

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 11 years
• Learn about our culture
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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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Date Posted

22-Sept-2025

Closing Date

05-Oct-2025

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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.