Apply on Employer Site

AstraZeneca · 2 days ago

Director, Procurement Business Partner Oncology Business Unit

Gaithersburg, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$141K/yr - $212K/yr

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines. They are seeking a Director, Procurement Business Partner for the Oncology Business Unit to lead procurement strategy, manage resources, and ensure compliance while driving continuous improvement. The role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team and developing procurement efficiency to meet business needs.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Plans and reviews the performance of Procurement and other function teams within area of responsibility

Plans, manages and controls overall allocation of resources

Ensures appropriate supplier management methods are applied

Directs new initiatives and improvement programmes aimed at ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, technical excellence and improving cost-effectiveness

Recruits, defines goals, sets and manages performance standards for a multi-functional team able to deliver procurement projects to time, cost and quality standards

Advises on and drives procurement strategy ensuring procurement processes are in line with organisational objectives

Leads a multi-disciplinary team defining and achieving Procurement efficiency and work standards and associated procedures, to ensure the assets meet business needs and satisfy external regulators

Leads, defines and gains approval of business needs and the translation of these needs into specific resource requirements

Coaches and develops professional aspects of Procurement team members

Develops senior level contacts in order to resolve issues, optimise business performance and develop future improvement opportunities

Qualification

Pharmaceutical industry knowledgeProcurement expertiseLeadership experienceCommunication skillsInfluenceComfort with riskHandle ambiguity

Required

Degree level qualification

Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical industry

Expertise in at least one area of Procurement and knowledge of several others

Proven leadership experience

Communication skills and ability to influence others

Comfort with risk and ambiguous situations

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonus opportunity

Equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)

Retirement contribution (hourly roles)

Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)

Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid leaves

Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Company

AstraZeneca

Glassdoor4.1

AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999