Procurement Specialist Americas Planning & Performance

Overview

Accountabilities: The role sits on the Americas Procurement Category team focused in the Americas region reporting to the Senior Director Category Management Americas. The role is focused on supporting the global categories based in the Americas (Media, Advertising, Med Comms, Market Access PR, Patient Programs and CSO). It will work with the relevant Director/Associate Director to manage a spend category or part of a market across a country, region or the whole of AstraZeneca (maybe single or multiple SET areas).

Helps develop long-term strategic plans for the entire spend area within AstraZeneca or Region. Works closely with customers and suppliers to ensure that Category Strategies are highly aligned to current and future Business needs and that the supply base is capable of supporting these strategies.

Responsibilities: The role focuses on supporting the global categories based in the Americas and ensuring alignment of Category Strategies with current and future business needs; collaborates with customers and suppliers to ensure the supply base can support these strategies.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in procurement sourcing and category management
• Strong analytical and financial skills
• Strong communicator, ability to influence others
• Project management
• Strong communication and influencing skills

• Professional Procurement Qualification
• Experience with Consulting, Financial, or other Professional services procurement categories
• Strong working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry / or related industries
• Significant negotiation experience with favorable outcomes for the partners.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $86,670.40 to $. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn t mean we re not flexible.

We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives. Our commitment to eliminating cancer as a cause of death drives us to challenge the status quo and deliver more effective treatments. With access to industry-leading research, technology, and a pipeline like no other, you will be empowered to accelerate your career while making a meaningful impact on patients  lives. Our entrepreneurial spirit encourages you to step up, take accountability, and lead changes in our dynamic environment.

Together, we are reshaping healthcare systems through collaboration, innovation, and advocacy.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our journey to redefine cancer treatment!

Date Posted 20-Jan-2026

Closing Date

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