Alexion RDU Associate Procurement Manager (Contract specialist)

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

A new position dedicated to daily support of all procurement activities for Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease with a pronounced emphasis on delivering excellence in contracting execution. The Associate Procurement Manager will manage strategic relations with Business Stakeholders, Procurement Category Teams, and in-market Procurement Managers, leading complex and high-value Source-to-Contract (S2C) projects— including preparing and running sourcing events, negotiating and renegotiating contract clauses, and authoring a wide range of commercial agreements such as Master Service Agreements, Manufacturing Supply Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Consulting Agreements, particularly within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. The Procurement Associate Manager will perform Procurement activities in line with Alexion Procurement Operating Model. The role requires deep experience in contract negotiations and management while ensuring rigorous compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal procurement standards.

Typical accountabilities

· Knows and applies Procurement Processes and Tools and actively drive Source to Contract process simplification, improvement, and optimisation (process steps, internal ways of working, legal support model, documents, and templates etc.), Co-creates processes that she/he is involved in.

· Runs independently complex contracting projects: Leads the drafting, authoring, negotiation, and review of complex commercial agreements (including MSAs, Supply Agreements, NDAs, SOWs, Licensing, and Consulting Agreements).

· Oversee the contract lifecycle from execution to renewal and termination, ensuring documentation is audit-ready and meets regulatory standards.

· Collaborate cross-functionally (Legal, Finance, Compliance, Operations) to align contract execution with organizational governance.

· Knows and advises Stakeholders about Sourcing events and Contracts types

· Has deep category knowledge to independently drive the S2C process, understands the category/SET area specifics, business needs and priorities and applies them to the work.

· Drive E2E (End 2 End) S2C process independently, including identifying and mitigating the related risks. Shares expertise with procurement and business and influence decision making process.

· Support market research activities by issuing RFI, manage sourcing projects (incl. issue of RFP, RFQ) and conduct e-auctions

· Analyse received proposals, make recommendations, prepare summary reports, applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis, tools, and methodologies. Requires attention to detail when making decisions and recommendations. Breaks information on a systematic manner

· Enhance relations with Global Category Leaders and business stakeholders, ensuring high standards and ability to connect and build strong relationship with stakeholders across the globe (matrix organization)

· Ensure compliance to company procurement policies and improve the usage of the procurement tools

· Represents GSCE on wide forum of senior stakeholders and acts as an ambassador of GSCE

· May provide informal guidance or on the job training for peers

Skills, Experience, Education

Education

· University degree required, a Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field

preferred.

Experience:

· At least 5 years of Direct experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically with a strong background in sourcing, procurement, and contracting in a GMP-regulated external contract manufacturing environment. This includes hands-on involvement with contract negotiations, authoring, supplier management, and familiarity with the unique compliance and regulatory considerations of pharmaceutical operations.

· Demonstrated track record in leading complex contract negotiations and contract authoring within a regulated (pharma/life sciences) environment.

· Extensive knowledge of contract law, commercial terms, and best practices for risk mitigation.

· Experience with End-to-End Source to Contract process

· Experience in managing stakeholders across the globe within the matrix organization

· Experience in Project Management

Skills:

· Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) with the ability to present information in a clear and concise format to all levels within the organization. Communicates eloquently/freely. Confident speaker - can advise team members and present to senior stakeholders.

· Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

· Proficient presentation skills- knows and applies best practises, able to choose presentation method and adjust the content to the audience. Shapes the message that gets through to