Associate Director, Global Cell Therapy Procurement

AstraZeneca

Associate Director overseeing global procurement strategies for cell therapy at AstraZeneca. Leading supplier relationships and project initiatives for optimal business value.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeGaithersburg • California, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $116,000 - $173,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as primary liaison between Cell Therapy Supply Chain and Global Procurement
Lead procurement project management for Commercial Readiness (2028 launch), COGM reduction, China support, AI Initiative, and Sustainability targets
Establish procurement governance framework aligned with Global Procurement Must Wins
Drive process standardization and capability building across the Cell Therapy Supply Chain team
Implement procurement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
7+ years of experience in a procurement environment
Strong project management expertise (PMP certification preferred)
Deep knowledge of procurement processes: sourcing methodologies, contract management, supplier performance management, risk mitigation
Experience implementing procurement governance frameworks and driving organizational change
Track record building capability through training, process improvement, and change management
Excellent stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels
Experience in biotech/pharma procurement (cell therapy a plus)
Familiarity with procurement technology platforms (SAP, Coupa) and AI/automation tools
Background in sustainability and supplier diversity programs
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)

Benefits

Comp & perks

qualified retirement programs
paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement processessourcing methodologiescontract managementsupplier performance managementrisk mitigationprocess improvementchange managementproject management

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementorganizational change

Certifications

PMPLean Six Sigma