Supplier Onboarding Specialist

Are you ready to make a global impact? At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our mission to push scientific boundaries and deliver life-changing medicines. As part of our Global Business Services (GBS) organization, you'll play a crucial role in streamlining processes and enhancing experiences for our customers and partners. Join the Supplier Onboarding team within the GBS Data Office and collaborate with a diverse international team to provide timely, effective services across the company. We are seeking a proactive and collaborative vendor managed services analysts to help us achieve our Bold Ambition 2030.

Accountabilities

As a Supplier Onboarding Specialist, you will ensure supplier data is accurately processed and maintained within our systems, enabling compliant purchasing and financial operations across AstraZeneca. You will guide business users through the supplier onboarding journey in ServiceNow (NextGen), troubleshoot challenges, and drive continuous improvement. Collaboration is key, as you'll work closely with teams in Third Party Risk Management, Data Management, Finance, IT, Procurement, and Purchase to Pay. This role primarily supports AstraZeneca users in America but offers opportunities for professional development in a global environment.

Essential Skills/Experience

- Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused mindset. Previous experience in a training or stakeholder relationship role would be beneficial.
- Language proficiency (required): Professional proficiency in English (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate clearly with global stakeholders and produce well-structured documentation.
- Proven problem-solving abilities, a proactive approach to issue resolution, attention to detail, and strong follow-up skills.
- Understanding of the Buying process (Purchase to Pay) and third-party party risk assessment.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in at least one of the following areas: supplier onboarding, buying, data management, or accounts payable processes.
- Proficiency in ServiceNow, MDG/SAP with at least 2 years of hands-on experience.
- Confident when speaking and presenting to small groups internally for knowledge sharing.
- Previous experience in a shared services centre or an internationally set up organization.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, pivots, etc.
- Previous experience with other supplier onboarding systems would be advantageous.
- Ability to apply (Gen)AI tools (e.g. Microsoft Co-Pilot, internal ChatGPT solution, etc.) in daily job or in specific projects would be advantageous.

Desirable Skills/Experience

- Language skills: Portuguese proficiency (verbal and written) to support interactions with Portuguese-speaking stakeholders.
- Experience with Coupa P2P (Supplier/Procurement modules), including supplier onboarding, requisitions, POs, invoicing, and reporting.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca is where innovation meets impact! Our talented global team powers AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day. Integrated with the whole enterprise, we leverage exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate AstraZeneca's evolution. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a fast-paced environment, we thrive on creativity and smart risks. Here, you'll find countless opportunities to build an unrivalled reputation while contributing to something bigger—making a difference in patients' lives worldwide.

Ready to join us? Apply now and be part of our journey to transform healthcare!

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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.