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【AstraZeneca】【Finance】Strategic Sourcing Manager, Procurement

Japan - TokyoFull-time2026-07-10 → 2026-11-11

Core

Designing and implementing IT category strategies for the APAC region to optimize performance, speed to market, and value for money.

Role type

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (IT Procurement)

Builds

IT category strategies, supplier contracts, and regional procurement portfolios

Domain

Pharmaceutical industry / IT Procurement

Required skills

Strategic planning, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, market benchmarking, data analysis, stakeholder influence, compliance management

Preferred skills

Pharmaceutical industry experience, IT/Digital education background, regional leadership experience

Technologies

Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Develop long-term strategic plans for IT spend areas, manage supplier performance and risk, lead regional procurement teams, drive process improvement and cost savings, build senior stakeholder relationships, ensure compliance with ethics and data privacy standards

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities