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Procurement at AstraZeneca

Procurement forms the backbone of our organisation, business partnering across the enterprise to support every stage of the pharmaceutical process from laboratory bench to patient bedside.

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We are data-led and tech-driven focused on empowering our people with the skills, tools and agility they need to make a difference. We do this by using industry-leading Procurement systems and processes that generate financial value and provide the platforms on which science can positively impact society. Guided by our values, we deliver Procurement excellence, building trusted relationships with suppliers and keeping people and patients at the heart of everything we do. So that together, we can achieve a sustainable business, making a positive contribution to our patients, our people, and societies across the world.

AstraZeneca Procurement Opportunities 

Take advantage of the countless opportunities to build an unrivalled career – whether as part the Procurement team or across AstraZeneca. Our people are encouraged to seek out opportunities to develop and grow - building skills in sourcing, contracting, category management and legal. Find the support you need to improve with leading tools and specialist training, whilst learning alongside experts. Below are just a few of the roles we recruit for within Procurement: 

  • Global Category Managers 
  • Procurement Managers
  • Procurement Directors 
  • Procurement Specialists 
  • Procurement Business Process Owner
  • Source to Contract Specialists 
  • Strategy and Planning Lead

Our Sites

With China headquarters and R&D China center located in Shanghai, we have established global supply sites in Wuxi, Taizhou, and Qingdao providing high quality medicines to over 70 global markets. In recent years, we have also established regional headquarters in Beijing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Chengdu and Qingdao. Joining hands with partners, we have built a diversified international healthcare innovation ecosystem driven by China Commercial Innovation Center (CCiC), International Life Science Innovation Campus (iCampus) and AstraZeneca-CICC Healthcare Industrial Fund to stimulate regional economic vitality and healthcare industry growth. 

This means that regardless of your role within the diverse functions that AstraZeneca offers, you will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of possibilities across China. You have the opportunity to drive industry-leading innovation by collaborating with top experts both internally and externally. Through a multi-dimensional approach, we aim to benefit patients worldwide – in China, for Global. 

Our latest Procurement careers

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Global Procurement at AstraZeneca plays a critical role at every stage of the pharmaceutical process, supporting every part of our organization to accelerate the innovation and delivery of life- changing medicines to patients. Join our Procurement team where we turn supply challenges into innovative solutions and transform transactions into relationships that empower our organization’s success. Embrace a journey of purpose and growth as we not only shape the future of Procurement, but also drive sustainability trough every purchase, leaving lasting positive impact on the world.

Nataša Vidmar - Chief Procurement Officer

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