Procurement Director – Engineering Procurement

Do you have expertise in, and passion for Engineering Procurement? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact an organisation that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

At AstraZeneca, we unlock the power of what science can do. Empowered to explore, everyday we work towards our ultimate aim – treating, preventing, modifying and even curing complex diseases.

What you’ll do

AstraZeneca relies on the design, construction and commissioning of new R&D and manufacturing facilities, in order to bring innovative new medicines to patients. These capital projects are typically fast track, technically demanding, often requiring novel manufacturing technologies, and annual global spend is c.USD 2bn. They are executed by AstraZeneca’s Global Engineering function, in conjunction with the Engineering Procurement team.

We wish to appoint a new Procurement Director in the Engineering Procurement team, to be based in Singapore. The team is currently located across China, UK, Sweden, Ireland, France and the US, and the team manager is based in the UK.

The successful applicant will be responsible for all procurement relating to our recently announced Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) Facility, to be built in Tuas, Singapore. This is a large multi-phased project, with the initial phase estimated at USD 1.5bn.

ADCs are a class of biopharmaceutical drug designed as a targeted therapy for treating cancer. Unlike chemotherapy, ADCs are intended to target and kill tumour cells while sparing healthy cells. ADCs are complex molecules, composed of an antibody, linked to a biologically active cytotoxic (anticancer) payload or drug.

The main categories of spend in the project are architecture and engineering, construction, consultancy and other services, and manufacturing equipment.

The successful candidate will take full accountability for development of the project procurement strategy, and successful implementation of sourcing, tendering, negotiations and contracts for the entire project, including future phases. They will be supported by a number of outsourced service providers (contractors) and will be responsible for managing these individuals.

This is a Singapore based role, and the office location will be Singapore.

Typical Accountabilities

• Leads procurement activities on capital projects, from the project outset

• Works with project team members to assess project drivers, and external market conditions, to develop Project Procurement Strategies. These will include delivery models, such as Design Bid Build and Construction Management At Risk, and pricing models.

• Creates detailed procurement plans for each project, and identifies which project team members shall be involved in which packages

• Researches new vendors in the market

• Manages prequalification of potential vendors, with respect to ethics, safety and financial stability

• Ensures vendors comply with our Sustainability requirements

• Shortlists vendors, in line with category strategies

• Develops tender packages, and manages tenders, via AstraZeneca’s e-sourcing platform, with support from AstraZeneca’s procurement support services hub in Poland

• Leads the assessment of tenders, by procurement and the project teams, and the post-tender vendor meetings and clarifications

• Leads vendor negotiations on price, lead-times, and contract conditions

• Prepares contracts, including all contract schedules, arranges contract approvals and signatures

• Resolves vendor issues, such as performance, delivery expediting, payments

• Leads dispute resolution

• Leads multiple continuous improvement initiatives for the function, such as process development, template and contract improvements

• Undertakes internal and external analysis to assist with internal forecasting, and inform supply market sourcing decisions

• Reports cost savings via the AstraZeneca Value Tracking system

• Complies with all AstraZeneca requirements relevant to the role, e.g. Code of Conduct, contract approvals, third party risk management

Essential Requirements:

• Previous procurement experience, in the capital project sector

• Oral and written fluency in English

• Knowledge of construction contracts

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification

• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks effectively

• Demonstrated success working in a team environment

Desirable Requirements:

• Professional procurement qualification

• Experience with electronic tendering systems

• Category management experience

• Strong analytical and financial skills

• Construction market knowledge

• Experience of procuring large capital projects, for example above USD100m in value.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we embrace change to deliver greater value. The speed of change in our industry commands a shift in perspective that looks beyond managing spend. Procurement is becoming an even more strategic and value-adding function here. We play to win. Use your business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit, and determination to reinvent the way we make commercial decisions. Our international team celebrates diversity of experience, skills, and ways of working. Adaptable, agile, and curious, we step outside our comfort zone in pursuit of continuous improvement. Our people bring a strategic and commercial mindset that allows us to react rapidly to changing business requirements. We are resilient self-starters who thrive both independently and within a team. Our breakthrough ideas come from our diverse minds ready to challenge conventions and try new things.

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

• If you’re curious to know more then please reach out to Aziza Fitriani. We welcome your application.

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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.