Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager- Frederick, MD Our Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) is one of 30 production facilities in 18 countries that creates life-changing medicines for people around the world.
This is the largest biologics manufacturing facility in the network and makes a direct contribution to treating people with cancer, respiratory and autoimmune conditions across the globe.
It’s ambitious but exciting work, involves more than 700 hardworking people throughout the manufacturing lifecycle and supporting office functions.
We work hard to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, and we take time to have fun and celebrate our accomplishments.
From catered site festivities to competitive events, community outreach activities, environmental and wellness showcases and team-building events, we recognize our achievements.
We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration.
We are committed to continuous learning and offer ongoing skill building and training for our staff and encourage additional secondary schooling with tuition reimbursement of 100% up to $10,000 each year.
The FMC is also an award-winning employer and has been recognized as a ‘Top 50’ Business in Frederick and awarded Frederick County’s ‘Best Place to Work’ distinction in 2015 and 2019.
Come join our award-wining team and support the manufacture of life-changing medicines for patients across the world.
The Sourcing Manager will work onsite at FMC and have accountability for spend categories at the Frederick Manufacturing Center, develop and contribute to long term strategic plans for the entire spend area within AstraZeneca or Region.
Manage customer and supplier relationships 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.
Accountabilities: Responsible for managing services associated with Capital and Engineering Procurement to deliver key sourcing and commercial activities, ensuring the continuance of production of bulk drug substance for the Frederick Manufacturing Centre.
Responsible for contract negotiations for complex services or products with new and existing suppliers.
Price negotiations to mitigate costs/obtain savings when possible.
Drives the preparation of competitive bids, quotations and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions Manages local sourcing activity in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Coordinates the introduction of new and Supplier modified materials with appropriate departments Conducts key supplier performance management activity for local suppliers including; Business Review Meeting management, risk and performance management, sustainability and innovation initiatives.
Point of escalation for supply related issues.
Supports Global/Regional Category Lead in the development of long term strategic plans for agreed scope of spend area Oversees implementation of category (sub category) plan to ensure that the underpinning process improvement and procurement activities deliver the expected business value in accordance with the strategic plans Develops, evaluates or manages internal and external relationships with suppliers, Category Teams and other cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Partners with Global Category Managers to help mitigate escalations and material shortages Partner with local suppliers on sustainability initiatives Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Essential Bachelor Degree in Business, or Engineering required Experience negotiating complex contracts Relevant work experience (4 years) Oral and written fluency in Business English Supplier Management experience Ability to manage multiple project and prioritize among different types of projects Sense of urgency but ability to remain calm under pressure Resourcefulness and innovation Patience and inquisitiveness Ability to demonstrate a range of influencing techniques Proven ability to manage fast pace change Strong organizational, analytical and financial skills SAP, Excel and Windows proficiency Desirable 5+ years relevant Procurement experience Familiarity with pharma/biologics industry and the raw materials used in processes Professional Procurement Qualification Project Management Certification Lean, or Six Sigma Certification When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash 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.
Why AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca, celebrate diversity of experience, skills and ways of working.
We are adaptable, agile and curious, always ready to step outside of our comfort zone in pursuit of continuous improvement.
We are resilient self-starters who are comfortable stepping up as working within a team.
We aspire to achieve our objectives by delivering sustainable growth, leading supplier collaboration, protecting the planet and achieving business agility.
We work across all areas of the business, owning our role as custodian and protector of AstraZeneca's cost and the value we deliver.
We ensure that our suppliers align with our values, from sustainability to diversity.
Our work has the potential to change lives, and we are on an exciting journey as our global organization evolves and grows.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in transforming lives!