Associate Director, Global Clinical Procurement (12-month secondment)

Associate Director, Global Clinical Procurement (12-month secondment) Location: Warsaw Hybrid Model: 3 days per week from office At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person. Work closely with a team of Procurement & Purchasing specialists who take responsibility for supplier relationship management. Handle complex issues and provides guidance to more junior staff on sourcing related issues. Ensure 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. Responsibilities : Lead procurement activities, defining business needs and driving proposals within established frameworks. Manage demand and supply planning, ensuring service, performance, and financial targets are achieved. Oversee supplier relationships, contracts, and spend to ensure best value, compliance, and delivery of high-quality services. Align procurement strategies with business objectives, working closely with internal teams and stakeholders. Source and introduces new products and services, prepare briefs, and support contract negotiations. Conduct market research, analyse trends, and drive improvement opportunities across procurement processes. Resolve complex escalations and provide clear leadership and development opportunities for the procurement team. Lead successful adoption of digital tools and best practices through ongoing learning and structured approaches. Navigate changing business priorities and deals with setbacks well, making informed decisions that drive the right outcomes. Qualifications & Skills: Essential : Degree level or equivalent qualifications; Significant experience in similar environment; Project management, change management, process excellence and people management skills; Good working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry; Technical expertise in at least one Procurement area, and competence in several others; Communication skills and ability to influence others; high level of stakeholder engagement, comfort with risk and ambiguous situations, digital literacy, sourcing and negotiation skills. Desirable : Experience in line management. What we offer: Welcome to Warsaw Site, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day. To help you maintain your best self, here’s a sneak peek into some of the things this site provides for you: The best team to support you, Multisport card, Pension plan, Life insurance, after-work events, private medical care lunch card, bright and spacious environment, sustainable office working environment. Date Posted 01-paź-2026 Closing Date 14-paź-2026 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.