Procurement Associate Director Facilities Management

Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
In depth knowledge and experience of sourcing facilities management categories
Expertise in Procurement Category management and sustainability programs
Proven leadership experience in a matrix environment, both within organisation and with external stakeholders
Excellent communication skills and influencing skills
Comfortable with managing risk and ambiguous situations
Fluent in English language, both spoken and written

Develop strategic category plans for facilities management and real estate
Advise on and drive procurement strategies across the world, supporting AstraZeneca’s ambitious growth agenda
Coordinate the implementation of the category plan to ensure that procurement activities deliver the expected business value
Develop, evaluate and lead strategic relationships (partner and supplier) to ensure that category strategies are aligned to current and future business needs
Advise on contracts, agreements, and sourcing strategies for the supply of complex products and services with new and existing suppliers throughout the procurement network
Propose and implement improvements & innovations within the designated spend area
Direct new initiatives and improvement programmes aimed at ensuring AstraZeneca sustainability goals are met
Support performance across a global multi-functional team to enable procurement projects to deliver on time, cost and quality standards
Advise on Sustainable Procurement strategy for this SME area