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Introduction to role

The Procurement Associate Director, Advertising, Media & Key Initiatives role supports category strategy development and associated initiatives for all agencies and some key vendors for the Oncology Business Unit, with a particular focus on the NA region along with Global responsibilities. Partner with franchise/function marketers to meet marketing objectives and best-in-class agency partnerships. Additional category and activity support as required to support the business needs.

They are a subject matter expert in agency management, agency operations, performance management, and/or sourcing with prior experience in agency management or procurement of marketing-related spend categories. They proactively partner with business team members in Marketing, Media, and similar areas to develop agency strategies and lead sourcing projects, enable scope definition and demand management leading supplier performance and innovation activities.

Accountabilities

The Associate Director, Procurement for the Oncology Business Unit is someone who:

Drives Category Management and Vendor Management supporting activities and operational practices driving performance for commercial procurement.

Leads key initiatives across OBU using stakeholder management, change management, and strong communication skills to drive collaboration, alignment, and executional excellence.

Creates and collaborates on the OBU specifics for development of regional and global strategy execution recommendations.

Supports the implementation of the broader category strategies and proactively identifies alignments across larger OBU portfolio.

Establishes strong relationships with key partners and agencies to drive improvement across service, quality, timeliness, and outcomes.

Analyzes and communicates patterns to identify new opportunities for value creation and turn data into concrete insights, decisions, and outcomes.

Leads compliance, governance, and value tracking activities

Develops a comprehensive understanding of broader supplier and industry trends and dynamics.

Facilitates and implements agency/supplier relationship management programs that span multiple AZ OBU areas in close partnership with key business leaders and strategies.

Leads day-to-day procurement operational practices while balancing the responsibilities of various business areas, vendors, analytics, and planning.

Leads Sourcing-driven activities, negotiations, supports peak contracting and reviews, including Project Management.

Effectively guides cross-functional teams in selecting agency and supplier partners that deliver best total value for AZ.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Curious, passionate, self-starter with strong business partnering orientation

High integrity and work ethics – AZ values

Highly collaborative and agile team member

Must be knowledgeable of and experienced in the successful implementation of Advertising Strategic Sourcing and/or Agency Management standard methodologies

Shown project management experience including balancing varied priorities across multiple timelines and collaborator groups

Able to gain trust and influence others

Can deliver professional and effective communications that are persuasive, and result in positive impact on the business

Strong ability to analyze situations and resolve complex issues using data and analytics, including power BI and other systems/tools

Growth mindset and partnership approach towards suppliers

Experience in working with business leaders in formulating and completing business strategy

Comfortable delivering in a large, complex, and matrixed organization

        

Essential Skills/Experience

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a procurement/sourcing environment, agency, vendor management or agency management/operations role

Solid experience and subject matter expertise in marketing-related spend categories and activities

Clear understanding of holding company structure

Bachelor’s Degree is required

Desirable Skills/Experience

Experience in a people-leader role

Prior agency management experience is preferred, strategic sourcing, vendor management, agency operations, agency management.

Previous work in the Advertising Agency industry is preferred but not required

Works indirectly for the OBU Advertising and Media Category Director

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $138,400.00to $207,600.00. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. 

AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can help shape the future of healthcare. Collaborate across our diverse areas to shape how we source at AstraZeneca and help build category strategies; driving ethical standards, achieving our sustainability aims, and ensuring diversity of suppliers. Together we help our functions deliver, playing our part in achieving AstraZeneca's ambitions and shaping the future of the healthcare industry.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

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Date Posted

06-Jan-2025

Closing Date

19-Jan-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.