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Hybrid
■ 職務内容 / Job Description
This is a critical role with accountability for a spend category across a region or the whole of AstraZeneca (may be single or multiple Senior Executive Team areas). Leading both demand and supply side activities. . Strategic planning - the development of long term strategic plans for the entire spend area within AstraZeneca or Region. Strategic relationship management (customer and supplier) - to ensure that Category Strategies are highly aligned to current and future Business need and that the supply base is capable of supporting these strategies. Oversee implementation of category plan - Ensure that the underpinning process improvement and procurement activities deliver the expected business value in accordance with the strategic plans.
<Typical Accountabilities>
Strategy
• Accountable for designing and implementing APAC IT category, regional, and market strategies that optimize performance, speed to market, and value for money.
• Owns IT category management regionally/locally, including strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier performance, risk, and sustainability.
• Develops and maintains expert knowledge of APAC IT supply markets, competitive dynamics, pricing models, and innovation trends.
• Partners with stakeholders to understand spend, channel mix, and campaign priorities; identifies opportunities to generate value, quality, and efficiency; facilitates procurement led change initiatives within to improve business performance.
• Collaborates with Global Category teams to align on global strategies, leverage scale, and localize for APAC market needs and regulatory requirements.
Leadership
• Coordinate with APAC country teams with clear targets (savings/ROI, quality, speed, compliance, sustainability);
• Oversees and lead the regional portfolio and performance.
• Leads, builds capabilities in agency management, market benchmarking, rate/fee negotiations etc..
• Fosters a diverse, collaborative, and growth oriented team culture.
Business & Supplier Engagement
• Develops deep understanding of IT customer needs, brand strategies, omnichannel plans, and market environments; builds strong relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and outcomes.
• Works with Strategic Intelligence/Insights and Finance to deliver reporting and analysis, incorporate external insight, to identify improvement opportunities and innovative sourcing solutions that drive cashable savings and process efficiencies.
• Addresses supplier/agency issues to ensure highest service delivery; maintains contractual and business relationships to the highest standards, including clear scopes of work, KPIs, SLAs, and governance.
• Fosters trusted, performance based partnerships with agencies and platforms to achieve better pricing, transparency, quality, and innovation.
• Conducts annual peer reviews of category, regional, and market strategies; calibrates against industry benchmarks.
• Plans and reviews performance of Procurement and cross functional teams within scope; drives initiatives for compliance, continuous improvement, technical excellence, and cost effectiveness.
• Leads business case development and approval for major IT investments, translating needs into resource and supplier requirements.
• Develops senior level relationships to resolve issues, optimize performance, and shape future opportunities.
• Ensures the highest standards of compliance and ethics across AZ, including data privacy, fair market value, anti bribery, third party risk, inclusion & diversity, and sustainability in production.
■ 応募資格(経験、資格等) / Qualification (Experience & Skill etc.)
【経験 / Experience】
＜必須 / Mandatory＞
• Degree level qualification 5–8+ years procurement experience with 3+ in IT/commercial tech)
＜歓迎 / Nice to have＞
• Work experience in pharmaceutical industry,
• IT/Digital education background is a plus, working experience as regional role
【資格 / License】
＜必須 / Mandatory＞
• B.S. Degree
【能力 / Skill-set】
＜必須 / Mandatory＞
• Excellent PC skills Excel and PowerPoint.
• Data Analytical ability
• Communication and presentation skills, including oral & written
• Ability to influence others without authority
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively manage multiple and frequently changing priorities
＜歓迎 / Nice to have＞
• Understanding/knowledge of the Pharmaceutical business and AZ products
【語学 / Language】
＜必須 / Mandatory＞
日本語 Japanese：Fluent Level (verbal and written)
英語 English：Fluent Level (verbal and written)
【その他 / Others】
＜歓迎 / Nice to have＞
• Good cultural awareness, exposure to global working
【勤務地 / Work Location】
Osaka or Tokyo
Date Posted
10-7月-2026Closing Date
09-7月-2026AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
