Procurement Manager

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa AstraZeneca Full time
Do you have expertise in and a passion for science working in Procurement and creating value for the bottom line exceeding the expectations of business owners? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you_

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA:


AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases.

But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. Our strategic priorities reflect how we are working to deliver our strategy and achieve our Purpose.

As a workforce, we are the catalyst for our values:

we are entrepreneurial; we do the right thing; we play to win; we put patients first and we follow the science.

As a company we appreciate and take great pride in each team member where every person is brought together through shared values, that underpins a shared purpose.

There's no better place to feel inspired and energised. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Join the fastest-growing pharmaceutical in our markets, set up to fuel further growth.

Be part of our shared ambition and pride:
our strong heritage, our turnaround story, and early investment and commitment in International markets. There's no better place to feel inspired and energized.

ABOUT OUR PROCUREMENT TEAM
Procurement Team is an integral part of the Finance/Procurement Team under the leadership of our CFO. We're a high-performing and dynamic team with even higher expectations.

Set up to adapt quickly to constant change - whether it's new data or changes in the external environment - we are here to support and drive commercial/procurement/financial strategies to make business successful.

We're flexible, agile, thinking outside the box, getting things done. We empower the business to perform at its peak and lead in new ways of working. We contribute to the development and drive implementation, of operational plans to achieve procurement strategy objectives for the business. We do it all at the highest compliance and governance standards and expect the same from other.

Given the space and support to prove ourselves, we speak up, embrace learning, seize opportunities, and make them happen in our own way.

We understand how science impacts patients. It keeps us focused on the path of biggest impact, never distracted by commercial success alone.

What you'll do?
Here you will be leading the procurement team supporting SA and SSA markets. You will drive Procurement Strategy, oversee Supply/Procurement activities and be responsible for supplier relationship management. You will handle complex management issues and provide guidance/coaching to more junior staff on sourcing and other business-related issues. You will be the first contact person for the business in all regards related to Procurement driven activities.

As part of your role, you ensure all sourcing arrangements are successful and aligned to the company and Middle East and Africa Area strategy, and manage supplier relationships at a strategic level while bringing all the possible benefits to business.


Typical Accountabilities will include:

  • Handles complex management issues and provides guidance to more junior staff on sourcingrelated issues. Ensures all sourcing arrangements are successful and aligned to company and area strategy and manages supplier relationships at a strategic level. Otherwise, may be responsible for strategic planning, relationship management and reviews of existing supplier arrangements for an entire spend category for a region or all of AstraZeneca.
  • Acts as lead for a significant functional area within procurement or manages a group of smaller functions.
  • Contributes to the development, and drives implementation, of operational plans to achieve procurement strategy objectives.
  • Ensures procurement processes and supplier management are implemented in line with identified AstraZeneca policies, procedures and standards, to achieve agreed scope.
  • Provides technical guidance to team members and customers on procurement processes by using existing knowledge and experience and by seeking out information to resolve problems.
  • Manages and monitors supplier spend against budgeted targets.
  • Investigate current and future procurement needs, communicating them appropriately and translating them into specific requirements.
  • Manages the demand and supply activities within areas of responsibilit

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