【AstraZeneca】【Finance】Head of Procurement Japan
Core
Lead country management for Japan Commercial Procurement, driving strategic approaches for indirect goods and services to generate financial value and ensure supply assurance.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Procurement (Strategy & People Management)
Builds
Strategic category plans, supplier sustainability programs, and local/global procurement processes
Domain
Pharmaceutical industry + Procurement
Required skills
Strategic thinking, People management, Change management, Supplier relationship management, Category management, Financial value generation, Risk governance, Sustainability engagement, Cross-functional collaboration, Business partnering
Preferred skills
Organization design, Cross-industry experience, Pharmaceutical business knowledge
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Microsoft Dynamics
Responsibilities
Develop strategic plans for focus categories based on local business needs; Lead and coach the ONEProcurement team; Manage governance and compliance across the supply base; Drive Scope 3 supplier sustainability engagement; Coordinate between local, regional, and global procurement teams; Generate cost savings and cash generation in the Japan market.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
