Job Description

Job Title - Senior Analyst - Procurement

Career Level - D

About Astrazeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most serious disease. But we\xe2\x80\x99re more than one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

Who we are:

The Global Business Service (GBS) team sits within Finance at AstraZeneca and is a dynamic and results-oriented environment and provides a range of enterprise-wide services. We dare to change the way we work by freeing up the business to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We aim to do this by freeing up time, freeing up money, protecting AZ\xe2\x80\x99s value and providing new capabilities.

What we do:

A trusted partner to the business, we\xe2\x80\x99re on a mission to make AstraZeneca more agile, efficient and effective. Through our hybrid model of in-house delivery centers and service towers across the globe, we\xe2\x80\x99re reimagining how we work. Here we drive new ways of working and operating models, process simplification and innovative solutions, whilst ensuring that automation and data is at the heart of everything.

How we do it:

Be part of a team building a community. We interact with diverse cultures and perspectives and are united by our sense of belonging. This is the place to learn and grow together.

Why we love it:

As a growing multi-national company, there\xe2\x80\x99s so much potential to develop. Embrace opportunities at a global business that\xe2\x80\x99s facing new and varied challenges. This is the place to build an exemplary, international CV.

A fun place to be, we\xe2\x80\x99re creating community hubs that build partnerships, not just working relationships.

We\xe2\x80\x99re on an exciting journey to take our team to the next stage. This is the place to leave a legacy behind.

About the role

Around Five years of rich and varied experience in Procurement / Supply Chain Management / Global indirect sourcing for STPI/EOU and SEZ.

The position is responsible for procurement of IS&IT related Product and Services, (All hardware, Software, Servers, Consumables, Routers, VPN Connection, Network, bandwidth, spares etc.) and outsourcing activities like, selecting Agencies for PR, IFM Services, security / Event Management / Business Development / Advertisement / transport / Travel desk / facility, HR Services (Training and development , Recruitment services , Employee relation Programs other HR services ).

Experience in creating Annual Contracts for Hotels & Accommodation, IT & IFM related services, handling import and export co-ordination, vendor development and vendor audit activities .

Objective

Budget Efficiency

Critical actions

Tough and skilful negotiations

Development of new and alternate sources / materials without compromising on the quality.

Proper planning and close monitoring of market condition, bulk procurement / annual contracts procurement of regular items thereby get better discount and avoid price revisions.

Postponement of price hike / Avoid price-hikes

Measures (QQA)

Maintain the spend within the budget

Achieve the savings targets

Business Partnering \xe2\x80\x93 Internal and External Stakeholders

To improve upon PR, PO, GIN Cycle.

To meet Internal Customer regularly over telecom and personally by weekly / fortnightly basis.

To arranging meeting between Internal customer and the business associates wherever needed.

To help internal customer for all their emergency Purchases.

To take active part in Site Excellence Team meeting.

Develop customer friendly attitude in day-to-day transactions

Ensure all the contracts are signed with appropriate terms and SLA\xe2\x80\x99s before the initiation of work .

Ensure Zero disruption to the business

End to End support to GITC Purchases

To give timely help to IS&IT to bring the major IT technology changes in organization.

To give timely help to Admin / Facility / HR and other GITC department in their Misc. / Capital procurement

To take care of GITC purchases related to IS&IT / HR / Facility / Administration.

Reports

Monthly Report

Create required Monthly reports

Review of monthly reports by first Friday of every month

PR to PO Cycle

Follow the SOP and ensure to coordinate with internal customer & Supplier for timely Issuance of PO

Comply TAT in every transaction.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

Bachelor Degree

Good Understanding about Procurement and its functions

Negotiation Skill, Coordination skills , People and Project management

Innovation & Creativity

Knowledge of Microsoft office tools.

Knowledge of SAP applications.

Desirable

Presentation Skills

Time Management

Key personal capabilities and attitude

Key Functional Capabilities as defined in MSL Handbook

Excellent Communication Skills

Good Planning and Organisational Skills

Excellent Scientific knowledge

Ability to develop Strategic Partnerships

Demonstrate AZ Values Consistently

We follow the science

We put patients first

We play to win

We do the right thing

We are entrepreneurial

Key Relationships to reach solutions

Internal (to AZ or team)

IS/IT

Facility & SHE

Corp. Admin, Human Resources

IT Towers

MD\xe2\x80\x99s Office

AZ R&D

External (to AZ)

Vendors

Consultants

Transporters

Contractors

Agencies

WHY JOIN US?

We\xe2\x80\x99re a network of high-reaching self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering premier technology and data solutions.

We\xe2\x80\x99re not afraid to take ownership and run with it. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. Put simply, it\xe2\x80\x99s because we make a significant impact. Everything we do matters.

SO, WHAT\xe2\x80\x99S NEXT?

Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply and we\xe2\x80\x99ll be in touch as soon as we can.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Date Posted 23-Feb-2024

Closing Date 07-Mar-2024

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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