Procurement Manager

Manage and improve relationship/performance with AZ operations suppliers and Dual sourcing activities

• Ensure suppliers compliance framework adherence.
• and alignment with 3PRM program, ABAC & Code of Ethics polices, and compliance
• Manage / Improve OTIF KPIs.
• Improve Quality KPIs.
• Alignment with Global Procurement.
• Develop close working relationship with all stakeholders and understand their needs and be able to influence in the vendor selection process.
• Manage and develop lists of recommended sources.
• Accountable for sourcing activities within a key area of spend
• Lead the evaluation of competitive offerings to determine the overall best offer for a product or service.  Develop bid evaluation approach in support of supplier selection process Develop contracts and agreements for the supply of both standard and complex products and services with new and existing suppliers. 
• Manage and implement the function’s related Projects

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all SAP-PTP Modules

• Support for all PTP users (Coupa, SAP, Etc) .
• Maintain reporting tools to enable controlling and tracking the whole process.
• Challenge developing the PTP process and eliminate any non-added value tasks.

Aligning purchasing activities to all regulatory requirements/site projects

• Customer satisfaction feedback.
• Robust adherence to Compliance framework

Performance-Manage and team development

• Improve/ Manage the team performance & IDP, leverage engagement with PET.
• Improve level of team engagement, maintain leadership communications & improve work life balance, efforts utilization, & teamwork.

Managing and monitoring all company’s contract’s and SLA’s (Effective supply for materials and services)

Logistics management and improvement  

• Responsible for importation & Production plan annual submission and close follow up till issuance from Governmental authorities.
• Responsible for managing 3rd party suppliers and finance related service in order to clear goods from customs (Import/Export) .
• Resolve all related issues regarding customs clearance which require involvement with Governmental authority (Bank, EDA, Customs).

License to operate related activities

• Industrial register renewal.
• Commercial register renewal.
• License to operate renewal or representing any required documents

Essential:
•    Minimum of 5 years of experience in related field.
•    Strong knowledge with SAP-PTP cycle and purchasing background.
•    Strong influencing, negotiation, interpersonal, and communications skills.
•    Strong Leadership capability.
•    Experience managing internal and external supplier relationships

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Essential: Degree or equivalent professional qualification; Previous procurement experience; Proved ability to manage multiple projects/tasks effectively; Demonstrated success working in a team environment; Strong analytical and financial skills

• Desirable: Professional Procurement qualification; Oral and written fluency in Business English

Date Posted

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.