Sourcing Manager – Mt. Vernon – Global Operations

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life. As a Sourcing Manager in Mt Vernon, IN, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives. Operations at AstraZeneca is a truly world-class business unit. It offers one of the most exciting, fast paced, challenging and rewarding work environments in the world of operations, supply chain and manufacturing.

Global Operations is fundamental to our purpose of delivering life-changing medicines to patients, touching every aspect of our business and providing a platform for everything that we do. We harness the specialist talents of 13,000 people around the world – 20% of our global workforce. With 30 production facilities in 18 countries we’re focused on supplying our medicines with care, quality and efficiency, reducing the time from lab to patient. Keen to bridge the gap between science and patients? Turn research into reality? And forge a global career that’s full of possibilities, as part of a world-class team? Come and thrive in our vibrant, energizing, connected and supportive culture and make a real difference to patients.

The Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing the overall Site Procurement organization – including Direct Raw Materials, Indirect Products and Services, as well as Capital and Engineering responsibilities within Mt. Vernon, Indiana. This role is primarily responsible for providing value-added services in procurement and delivery of goods and services to Site customers, while ensuring alignment and collaboration between Site and HQ groups.

Job Responsibilities:

Operational

• Responsible for leading high-dollar value procurement (individual project range from
• Complies with all Security guidelines, SHE regulations, and current GMP required by the job function.
• Provides vision and strategic direction to Mt. Vernon, Indiana Procurement and to managers/professional teams working cohesively at the manufacturing Site.
• Ensures productivity and focus is maintained at the Site (even in cases of ambiguity).
• Establishes and maintains communication and linkages with Category Leaders (at the sites as well as HQ); provides appropriate feedback on service and quality issues.
• Understands the methodology, processes, and guidelines for conducting and implementing an efficient/effective sourcing project that is aligned with global policies and procedures.
• Identifies and develops criteria to monitor procurement performance using financial fundamentals.
• Leads or assists on resolution of key supplier issues, new products launches, risk mitigation, and site-specific productivity initiatives.
• Understands and identifies cost drivers and opportunities to reduce costs for site transactions.
• Responsible for generation, consolidation, and submission of budget standard costs, projections, and occasional strategic plans for the Mt. Vernon, Indiana Site.

• Develops effective relationships with key suppliers that build mutual respect, trust, and drives performance in a manner consistent with the AZ Core Behaviors.
• Achieves alignment with department heads to ensure purchasing is involved at an early stage to influence buying decisions and optimize negotiating leverage; assumes a proactive role on the Site Leadership Team to ensure that all of site spend is being monitored by purchasing and/or subject to the disciplined strategic procurement methodology; ensures compliance with all applicable policies.
• Facilitates the implementation of cross-site commodity agreements with other network sites across the world, where applicable, and conducts benchmarking periodically (master agreements).

Quality

• Executes work in compliance with GMPs, Site policies, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Immediately reports issues that could impact product quality and delivery of products to customers.

Safety

• Maintains a safe work environment by following all Health and Safety policies and procedures; immediately reports potential unsafe conditions to supervision.
• Uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

Required:

• 5 to 7 years’ experience required, with at least 3 to 5 years in purchasing/materials management or in positions directly related to the procurement needs of the site customer base (i.e. sales and marketing, research, finance support groups, engineering, manufacturing, etc.).
• Strong customer service skills, with excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills; these skills are necessary to successfully establish the new role of procurement within the organization and to meet the procurement needs of the customer.
• Must have proactive, creative, and analytical approach to continuous improvement in delivering procurement services and identifying new opportunities.
• Ability to work with people in diversified environments (i.e. cultures, functions, and unique reporting relationships).
• Ability to communicate effectively within a matrix organization.
• Strong understanding of business operational processes, procedures, workflows, and business operations.
• Experience selling effective ideas, services, and solutions to others across different organizational levels and functions.
• Ability to respond appropriately to unanticipated situations.
• Understanding of systems and their implications to the operation and strategic impact on the business.
• Willing to travel within and outside the US when required.

Desirable:

• Master’s degree preferred.

Next Steps – Apply today!

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