The role sits on the Global Category Team focused on the commercial categories and reporting to the Senior Director of Sales and Marketing Procurement. This role will partner with the business focusing on the Media category and will collaborate within the Global Procurement Network to plan and lead the global category strategy and leading execution to assure delivery of value back to the business. 

Strategy:

Accountable for owning the evolution and implementation of the Global Media category strategy to assure alignment with dynamic business requirements while driving value in the form of savings, speed to market, process simplicity, above market supplier performance, sustainability and innovation. 

Accountable for the global category strategy and leading the procurement network this person will assure strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, supplier performance management, contract and risk management and sustainability efforts are fit for purpose and optimized for innovation. 

Business & Supplier Engagement:

Accountable for maintaining expert knowledge of respective U.S. and ex-U.S. markets, competitors and innovations within the Media supply market

Develop/maintain category strategy including sourcing, contracting, buy/pay channels and supplier management approach

Develop an extensive understanding of current and future business needs with senior level key stakeholders to optimize business performance, develop future improvement opportunities and resolve issues as necessary

Build positive trusted advisor relationships with stakeholders by proactively developing and implementing value add solutions that address their needs and our ability to realize Ambition 2030

Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within category and across the enterprise to improve business performance

Foster positive relationships with suppliers to achieve efficient pricing, service quality and resolution of contractual issues as necessary

Collaborate with the Contracting and Sourcing teams to assure competitive sourcing events, contract negotiations and supplier performance discussions are being delivered efficiently and with value

Partner with key suppliers to review Media related savings initiatives and report to Finance team

Instill the highest standards of compliance and ethics consistently across AZ

Essential

Extensive knowledge of the U.S. media landscape

Proven ability to lead and manage global procurement networks

Bachelor’s degree preferably in a business related or marketing discipline

8-10 years of Procurement experience, preferably in Media

Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical industry

Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, negotiation, analytical and project management skills

Proven leadership experience and ability to work independently with minimal mentor

Desirable

Understanding of multiple aspects of procurement process

Master’s degree in a business related or marketing discipline

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

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Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

Date Posted

04-Nov-2024

Closing Date

21-Nov-2024Our 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.

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