Associate Procurement Manager (Global S2C Excellence)

Description To manage strategic relations with the Business Stakeholders, Procurement Category Teams and in-market Procurement Managers and lead the complex and high-value Source to Contract projects in Legal category, including preparing and running sourcing events and negotiations/renegotiations of contract clauses.
The Procurement Associate Manager will perform Procurement activities in line with Global Procurement Operating Model.
Typical Accountabilities, Experience project management skills (contribution to the procurement process by participation in designing, implementing, and managing multiple projects) and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) with the ability to present information in a clear and concise format to all levels within the organization.
Communicates eloquently/freely.
Confident speaker - can advise team members and present to senior stakeholders.
Proficient presentation skills- knows and applies best practices, able to choose presentation method and adjust the content to the audience.
Shapes the message that gets through to the audience.
Communicates clearly, successfully and in an attractive manner.
Strong team player able to collaborate with stakeholders from diverse cultures.
Effective influencing/persuasion skills and conflict resolution Time management (timely decisions to create real savings or cost avoidance) and prioritization (the ability to place urgency on varying demands) "Can do attitude" and problem solving / continuous improvement approach.
Flexibility and fast adaptation to changing environment.
Microsoft Office literacy Focus on result with the ability and drive for achieving and surpassing targets against an internal or external standard of excellence.
Excellent English communications skills (verbal and written); additional language would be a benefit and exact expectations to be precise at the role advert level.
Desirable Very good working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry Demonstrated ability to indirectly lead or influence people in a global environment in cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of Procurement tools and systems ( Jaggaer, Coupa) Key Relationships to reach solutions Internal (to AZ or team) GSCE Teams Category Teams and in-market Procurement AstraZeneca business stakeholders Suppliers and service providers External (to AZ) Suppliers and service providers Other Role Requirements Schedule flexibility to work on holidays when necessary.
Schedule flexibility to accommodate global time zone.
Flexibility and Ability to travel and work in another AZ facilities outside the country when necessary.
Schedule flexibility to work on the days off given by the wellness Policy when necessary (Política de Bienestar).
According to the company policies, the candidate must prove that there are no situations that generate a conflict of interest (COI) for the company.
The non-existence of COI is considered as an objective requirement of the position.
To know beforehand the weightings of COI contained in the policies of the company, consult the Human Resources Department.
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer.
AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.
AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.
Date Posted 14-nov-**** Closing Date 13-dic-****