Introduction to role: At AstraZeneca, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and ambitious thinking, providing employees with opportunities to work across teams, functions, and even globally. As a Procurement Specialist, you'll be part of the Americas Procurement Category team, focusing on supporting global categories in the Americas region. Reporting to the Senior Director of Category Management Americas, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our scientific innovations reach patients quickly and efficiently. Accountabilities: The role sits on the Americas Procurement Category team focused in the Americas region reporting to the Senior Director Category Management Americas. The role is focused on supporting the global categories based in the Americas (Media, Advertising, Med Comms, Market Access PR, Patient Programs and CSO) This role will work with the relevant Director/ Associate Director to manage a spend category or part of a market across a country, region or the whole of AstraZeneca (may be single or multiple SET areas). Helps develop long-term strategic plans for the entire spend area within AstraZeneca or Region. Works closely with customers and suppliers to ensure that Category Strategies are highly aligned to current and future Business needs and that the supply base is capable of supporting these strategies. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor procurement KPIs (e.g., cost savings, supplier performance, and contract compliance). Collaborate with procurement team members to support strategic initiatives with data-driven insights, enabling better decision-making and measurable outcomes. Essential Skills/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in a field closely related to procurement, supply chain, operations management, business analytics, or finance. Minimum of two (2) years experience in procurement sourcing and category management Oral and written fluency in English Strong analytical, financial and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with moderately complex datasets to derive actionable insights. Proficiency in data compilation and visualization using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Alteryx; passion for data analytics and how it can improve procurement performance. Ability to present clear, data-driven recommendations and influence others Project management skills Strong communication and influencing skills Desired Skills/Experience: Masters’s Degree, in a field closely related to procurement, supply chain, operations management, business analytics, or finance. Professional Procurement Qualification Experience with Consulting, Financial, or other Professional services procurement categories Strong working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry / or related industries Significant negotiation experience with favorable outcomes for the stakeholders. AstraZeneca is a place where a diverse set of minds collaborate to develop outstanding solutions. Within our Procurement team, we celebrate varied expertise and continuously share knowledge across different fields. It's an environment that encourages speaking up, listening to others, and exchanging ideas. With world-class tools and systems, we empower our team to inspire change and make a meaningful impact on lives globally. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey! Great People want to Work with us! Find out why: GTAA Top Employer Award for 11 years Learn about our culture Learn more about working with us in Canada View our YouTube channel AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com. #LI-HYBRID Date Posted 28-Oct-2025 Closing Date 06-Nov-2025 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. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.
