AstraZeneca

Associate Director, Global Cell Therapy Procurement

AstraZeneca$116K — $173K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • 7+ years of experience in procurement
  • Strong project management expertise (PMP certification preferred)
  • Deep knowledge of procurement processes including sourcing and contract management
  • Experience in implementing procurement governance frameworks
  • Track record in capability building and change management
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills at all organizational levels

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary liaison between Cell Therapy Supply Chain and Global Procurement
  • Lead procurement project management for Commercial Readiness and other key initiatives
  • Establish procurement governance framework aligned with organizational priorities
  • Drive process standardization and capability building
  • Implement procurement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Qualified retirement programs
  • Paid time off including vacation and holiday leave
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
Full Job Description

The role focuses on the development and deployment of global category strategies and initiatives, leading our major supplier relationships, developing deeper relationships with the various stakeholder groups through effective business partnering, and ensuring that the underpinning process improvement and procurement activities deliver the expected business value. 

In this role, you will be responsible for developing long-term strategic plans for an entire spend category within AstraZeneca. You will manage stakeholder and supplier relationships to ensure that category strategies are highly aligned to current and future business needs and that the supply base can support these strategies. You will lead project initiatives tied to the category strategies to deliver value to the business, lead the implementation of sustainability initiatives with vendors, and lead complex contractual and commercial negotiations. You will work alongside key stakeholders. You will ensure a data-driven approach to category management and high-quality analytics to deliver insights, capabilities, and results.  

 

Responsibilities 
  • Serve as primary liaison between Cell Therapy Supply Chain and Global Procurement

  • Lead procurement project management for Commercial Readiness (2028 launch), COGM reduction, China support, AI Initiative, and Sustainability targets

  • Establish procurement governance framework aligned with Global Procurement Must Wins

  • Drive process standardization and capability building across the Cell Therapy Supply Chain team

  • Implement procurement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives

 

Essential Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 

  • 7+ years of experience in a procurement environment 

  • Strong project management expertise (PMP certification preferred)

  • Deep knowledge of procurement processes: sourcing methodologies, contract management, supplier performance management, risk mitigation

  • Experience implementing procurement governance frameworks and driving organizational change

  • Track record building capability through training, process improvement, and change management

  • Excellent stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels

  • Experience in biotech/pharma procurement (cell therapy a plus)

  • Familiarity with procurement technology platforms (SAP, Coupa) and AI/automation tools

  • Background in sustainability and supplier diversity programs

  • Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)

Key Competencies
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills

  • Process-oriented mindset with attention to detail

  • Strong communication and influencing skills

  • Change management and capability building

  • Data-driven decision making and performance measurement

What’s next? 

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you. Please include your CV and a Cover Letter detailing your motivations in applying for the role and your suitability.

#CellTherapy

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $116K to $173K. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.  

Date Posted

18-Jun-2026

Closing Date

01-Jul-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
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Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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