Associate Director - Global R&D Procurement

AstraZeneca

📍 China, China, China

Full time Business Operations Specialists Posted February 24, 2026

Job Description

Typical Accountabilities:
• Accountable for sourcing activities within a key area of spend which is typically high dollar value, complex in nature, may be multi-geographic and/or cross SET

• Conducts commercial reviews of complex procurement requisitions and Statements of Work

• Sources materials and/or services and lead the preparation of and solicit competitive bids, quotations and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions. Leads development of evaluation approach and assessments

• Develops contracts and leads negotiation on agreements for the supply of both standard and complex products and services with new and existing suppliers

• Maintains supplier relationships and resolves complex supplier issues including escalated cases

• Accountable for ongoing management of contracts as agreed with the Category Leader

• Advises on development of sourcing approaches based on Category Strategy and oversees the in...