采购经理（制药工艺设备或建筑工程设计方向，三方）

Background
AstraZeneca (AZ) is a global innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company specialising in the discovery, manufacture and distribution of medicines.
To support the successful execution of the strategic investments, we are seeking an experienced Capex Procurement Manager (secondment resource) to join our dynamic team. The role is pivotal in ensuring robust procurement strategies, equipment purchase, contract execution, and vendor management for the complex and fast-paced projects.
Roles & Responsibility
• Support the China Procurement Lead in developing and executing procurement strategies for large-scale greenfield pharmaceutical projects.
• Partner closely with the Procurement Lead and cross-functional stakeholders to define, develop, and execute capital procurement strategies aligned with project timelines and corporate governance.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for process equipment, manage high-value contract negotiations and ensure commercial and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive cost efficiencies and ensure value for money through strong negotiation skills and strategic sourcing.
• Oversee supplier selection, qualification, and performance management.
• Oversee and manage procurement processes in Coupa, ensuring timely vendor onboarding, issuance of POs and reporting.
• Contribute to effective risk management, supplier performance management, and resolution of contractual disputes.
• Ensure procurement practices meet all regulatory, EHS, and corporate compliance standards.
• Engage and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including EPCM/CM contractors, engineering consultants, and major equipment suppliers.
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential
• Minimum 10 years of relevant procurement experience, including at least 5 years in capital project procurement.
• Proven experience supporting major pharmaceutical capital projects, preferably within a multinational environment.
• Deep understanding of process equipment procurement, with preference for pharma-grade equipment and systems.
• Proven track records on low-cost country sourcing from China and other Asian countries.
• Intensive experience in managing the process equipment purchase cycle from specification development, pre-qualification, selection, expediting, customs clearance, FAT, SAT, commissioning and start-up.
• Strong exposure to global project teams and working effectively across time zones with colleagues and vendors internationally.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving favourable outcomes.
• High degree of resilience, results orientation, and ability to work in high-pressure environments with competing priorities.