Material Management Process Owner (Secondment)
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Job Summary
Job Title: Material Management Process Owner
Duration of Secondment (or Fixed Term Contract): Up to 18 months
Location: Macclesfield
Introduction to role:
Are you ready to orchestrate material flows that keep life-changing medicines moving at pace and with precision Can you turn smart forecasting and supplier partnerships into reliable cost-effective supply performance that protects production schedules and patient impact
In this role you will take ownership of materials processes that sit at the heart of our manufacturing network ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time. You will shape how we plan source and sustain direct materials applying digital insights and Lean practices to improve reliability safety and cost. You will work side by side with manufacturingprocurementand supplier teams to translate demand signals into confident supply resolving issues fast and building resilient systems for the future.
This is a chance to evolve how materials management works across a complex fast-moving portfolio. From strengthening supplier relationships to leading KPI performance your decisions will help safeguard production reducewasteand support the delivery of new medicines to patients.
Accountabilities:
Process Ownership: Act as local process owner for assigned materials processes; manage business processes in line with global BPM standards to drive consistencycontrolandcontinuous improvements.
Leading Change: deliver training and support team engagement to deliver projects contributing towards the strategic direction of the team and function
Standardized Ways of Working: Ensure all work is carried outin accordance withapproved and established processes and procedures.
Demand and Supply Coordination: Apply insight into system-generated forecasts and align direct material supply to production demand and agreed stock levels keeping inventory within budget and preventing shortages.
Stakeholder and Supplier Partnerships: Build and develop effective relationships with Manufacturing PETs UK Operations Sourcing and Supply Teams and Supplier Managers or suppliers; share and follow up forecasts; organize orparticipatein supplier meetings; work with Operations Procurement and ESM to secure strong supplier relations.
Lean Problem Solving: Apply LEAN ways of working leading cross-team problem solving for materials issue resolution and sustained improvements aligning to SQSCP.
KPI Development:IdentifyKey Metrics to help drive improvements in Material Management Ways of Working
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Strong Change Management Knowledgeor Experience
- Ability to engage a team to adopt new ways of working
- Ability to self-motivate and set direction
- Agility to meet changing priorities
- Systems literacy and ability to learn new systems
- Strong influencing skills across all levels of the organisation
- High levelof customer focus
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Experience of a Planning Environment
- Understanding of Pharmaceutical GMP principlesarean advantage
- Knowledge of Macclesfields packing lines and current locations would be desirable but not essential
- Working knowledge of SAPECC
- LEAN capability including experience of business process management
Why AstraZeneca:
Here you will help power an end-to-end supply chain that brings innovative medicines to patients working with modern facilities digitaltoolsand Lean practices to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market. You will collaborate with unexpected combinations of experts in the same room to unlock bold ideas while a clear sense of purpose keeps everyone focused on what matters most: reliable sustainable delivery to patients. We pairhigh standardswith genuine support valuing decency alongside drive so you can take ownership experiment responsibly and leave a meaningful legacy as we evolve how materials and supply performance are managed.
Step into ownership of materials performance and help us deliver medicines with confidence and speedbring yourexpertiseand shape what comes next!
Date Posted
05-Mar-2026Closing Date
11-Mar-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations please complete the section in the application form.
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