Do you have expertise in, and passion for science working in the Procurement Department and creating value for the bottom-line exceeding 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. 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. 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. ABOUT OUR PROCUREMENT TEAM The 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. We adapt quickly to constant change and support commercial/procurement/financial strategies to make business successful. We empower the business to perform at its peak and lead in new ways of working. What you'll do? You will lead the procurement team supporting SA and SSA markets, drive Procurement Strategy, oversee Supply/Procurement activities, and manage supplier relationships. You will handle complex management issues and provide guidance to more junior staff on sourcing and business-related issues. Typical Accountabilities will include: Handles complex management issues and provides guidance to more junior staff on sourcing related issues. Acts as lead for a significant functional area within procurement. 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. Provides technical guidance to team members and customers on procurement processes. Manages and monitors supplier spend against budgeted targets. Investigates current and future procurement needs. Oversees the introduction of new processes from identification of business need to formal acceptance by all customers. Leads individuals within own section of Procurement to deliver high performance. Provides clear leadership and development opportunities to enable the team to meet its objectives. Identifies and leads improvement initiatives in support of longer-term business strategy. Develops and cultivates technical expertise within the project team or broader Procurement function. KPI's include savings, vendor optimization, governance & compliance activities. Must be able to engage and manage Suppliers and Stakeholder relationships. Able to extract required spend reports from SAP. Analyzes market trends and supplier landscape. Provides insights and recommendations to senior management and suppliers. Spots and exploits emerging trends and technologies. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Completed Bachelor's degree in commerce – Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management. Post Grad Degree Advantageous. Degree plus 5 years' experience in procurement including 4 years in an operational environment within the pharmaceutical, Medical, Retail, and/or FMCG industry. 2 years of Project management, change management and people management skills. Knowledge of PPPFA and BBBEE. Significant experience in a similar environment at a management level. Strong negotiation skills (contracts with suppliers). Technical expertise in at least one Procurement area. Excellent Communication skills with a passion for Purchasing / Marketing & Finance. Leadership Capability: knowledge transfer to junior team. Relationship Building and Maintenance - Exhibit proficiency in orchestrating high-level engagements with internal stakeholders. Communication skills and ability to influence others. Why AstraZeneca? We are proud to have achieved Top Employer certification in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Join the fastest-growing pharmaceutical in our markets and be part of our shared ambition. SO, WHAT'S NEXT? Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Click the link to apply no later than 11 September 2024 and we'll be in touch as soon as we can. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE? Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn here. Close Date: 11/09/2024 Date Posted: 04-Sept-2024 Closing Date: 11-Sept-2024 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.
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