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Career opportunities in Procurement Procurement has never been more important to AstraZeneca, and the quality and diversity of roles we have to offer, for graduates and experienced procurement professionals alike, make us stand out from the crowd. One of the worlds largest pharmaceutical companies, we create innovative medicines to combat serious illnesses including cancer, heart and respiratory diseases and neurological disorders, helping to improve the health and quality of life of patients around the world. Why is Procurement so important at AstraZeneca? Every year, we spend more than $9bn on goods and services, globally. Pressures on healthcare costs around the world and the rise of generic medicines mean the drive to get the best value from every AstraZeneca dollar has never been stronger. Our challenge, as a team of procurement professionals, is to deliver outstanding value by actively managing our spend to ensure we can focus our resources on discovering innovative new medicines for patients, ensuring our sustainable success. AZ Procurement has undergone big changes recently. We are looking for individuals to help to shape our changing culture and be part of a lean and agile procurement function, recognised for delivering a world-class service to the business. Procurement provides the chance to gain an unparalleled view across AstraZeneca, from R&D, to manufacturing and supply, information systems and international sales and marketing. Our global reach also provides international exposure, both within the company and through our global supply base. Developing you as an individual We encourage innovation and creativity through a culture where people feel valued, energised and rewarded for their ideas and contribution to our success. We support our people in discovering their own potential, through excellent learning and development opportunities throughout their careers. For graduates within Procurement, we now have a structured development package. Over eighteen months, graduates will gain experience across different areas of the business; receive active leadership mentoring; structured learning programmes and international exposure. Rewarding you Ours is a performance-based culture with competitive salaries and bonuses that are linked to your personal contribution and overall progress. But just important is the flexibility we offer you to choose the benefits and rewards that suit you. Beyond some core benefits, such as pension contribution and healthcare provision, the range of reward options is considerable from extra holidays and lifestyle benefits to comprehensive health and financial plans. AstraZeneca Procurement provides the opportunity to develop your skills and experience, within a truly global business thats committed to setting the standards in an industry rich in challenges and rewards. So, if you're looking for your next challenge, now is a great time to consider a career with AstraZeneca. Locations: We have a number of opportunities throughout our Global organisation. These range from roles in the UK out of our Alderley Edge and London office, also in Sweden in Södertälje, and in the US out of Wilmington. Useful links:  Apply for opportunities:For Graduate Opportunities please Click on the link below to explore any current opportunities. For all other opportuities please feel free to contact our retained consultants confidentially who will be pleased to discuss your interest further. They can be contacted on + 44 (0)1494 737300, email applications direct to az@purcon.com |
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