Senior Director, External Manufacturing Procurement

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Job Title: Senior Director, External Manufacturing Procurement About the Role: The Senior Director, External Manufacturing Procurement, leads AstraZeneca’s procurement strategy and execution for outsourced contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs). This role is accountable for performance across multiple sites and countries, driving commercial excellence, robust governance, and reliable supply while meeting Safety, Health & Environment standards and all applicable regulations. The leader will manage and develop a team of Procurement professionals, build executive-level supplier relationships, and serve as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across Operations and R&D. Key Accountabilities: - Strategic Leadership : Define the Procurement strategy for External Manufacturing and contribute expert input to broader Procurement strategy development. - Delivery Management : Ensure objectives are met across all sites within remit, with disciplined value tracking and measurable financial and operational outcomes. - Resource Planning : Partner with Line Managers to identify resource needs; secure and allocate resources to ensure timely delivery and progression of priorities. - Team Lea...