Procurement Analyst jobs in the United States

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join the Supply Chain team. You will be responsible for procurement operations related to materials, supplies, and services. You will be based in Santa Monica, CA or Gaithersburg, MD and will report to the Senior Director, Sourcing and Procurement.

Accountabilities:

• Manage the new vendor onboarding process to ensure new vendors are setup promptly while meeting our risk management program including requirements for financial compliance and sustainability programs

• Issue purchase orders for indirect goods and services globally; partner with internal customers and external vendors to troubleshoot any delivery, quality, or billing issues

• Receive goods in the purchasing system

• Manage the database for product change notifications from suppliers and work to obtain impact assessments from Quality, Manufacturing, Process Development and Analytical Development

• Negotiate equipment service and other contracts with vendors and ensure appropriate level of service based on risk

• Analyze different sources of supplier data and build reports on spend, delivery, and quality metrics

• Implement e-procurement tools such as punchout catalogs

• Provide ad hoc training and support for internal customers on the purchasing process and system

• Support documentation of purchasing policies and ensure adherence

• Support other sourcing and procurement activities

Education and Experience

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.