【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 Procurement Leader (Head of Procurement)
Builds
Strategic category management plans, supplier sustainability programs, and local/global procurement processes.
Domain
Pharmaceutical industry, Corporate Finance, Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic thinking, People management, Change management, Procurement expertise, Interpersonal skills, Business English, Sustainability leadership, Entrepreneurship, Risk management, Category management
Preferred skills
Organization design, Cross-industry experience, Pharmaceutical business knowledge
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop strategic approaches for corporate procurement of indirect goods and services; Lead supplier collaboration on sustainability activities and Scope 3 engagement; Embed excellence in category management including sourcing and contract management; Generate financial value through cost savings and cash generation; Manage governance, compliance, and ethics across the portfolio; Lead, coach, and develop the Japan Procurement team; Align category strategies with current and future business needs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities