Procurement Specialist
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Job Location:
Mississauga - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 youll 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 youll 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:
Bachelors 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:
Masterss 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. Its 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
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AstraZenecais 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.
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Date Posted
14-Nov-2025Closing Date
16-Nov-2025AstraZeneca 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Employee Evaluation
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
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, ... View more
