Senior Procurement Specialist

Santa Monica, CA

Employer:	AstraZeneca
Job Type:	Full Time
Description
"US AstraZeneca offices will be closed from December 25th to January 1st, re-opening January 2nd. We encourage you to apply to jobs of interest and we will review applications upon our return." We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join the Supply Chain team. You will be responsible for procurement operations related to materials, supplies, and services. You will be based in Santa Monica, CA or Gaithersburg, MD and will report to the Senior Director, Sourcing and Procurement. Accountabilities: Manage the new vendor onboarding process to ensure new vendors are setup promptly while meeting our risk management program including requirements for financial compliance and sustainability programs Issue purchase orders for indirect goods and services globally; partner with internal customers and external vendors to troubleshoot any delivery, quality, or billing issues Receive goods in the purchasing system Manage the database for product change notifications from suppliers and work to obtain impact assessments from Quality, Manufacturing, Process Development and Analytical Development Negotiate equipment service and other contracts with vendors and ensure appropriate level of service based on risk Analyze different sources of supplier data and build reports on spend, delivery, and quality metrics Implement e-procurement tools such as punchout catalogs Provide ad hoc training and support for internal customers on the purchasing process and system Support documentation of purchasing policies and ensure adherence Support other sourcing and procurement activities Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or similar fields with a minimum of five (5) years of supply chain, procurement, or related experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry Experience with enterprise systems such as Oracle NetSuite or similar Experience performing advanced data analysis using Microsoft Excel Can be a primary contact on projects or business processes Organization and project management skills Able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment The annual base pay for this position ranges from $85,822 to $128,732. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. 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.

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Senior Procurement Specialist

Santa Monica, CA

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