Manager, HR Services and Contingent Workers
AstraZeneca - Gaithersburg, MD
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Location: Wilmington, DEThe following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.Introduction to role:Join our Commercial Americas Procurement team as an integral member, managing the Human Resources and Contingent Labor spend categories across the Americas region. This role is pivotal in managing customer and supplier relationships to ensure that Category Strategies are highly aligned to current and future business needs and that the supply base is capable of supporting these strategies.Accountabilities:As a Manager, HR Services and Contingent Workers, you will oversee the implementation of Human Resources regional category plan for the Americas region. You will work closely with business stakeholders to ensure alignment with business needs. Your role will involve advising on and driving procurement strategies, preparing competitive bids, quotations and proposals, negotiating with suppliers, and managing stakeholder and supplier relationships. You will lead project initiatives tied to the category strategies to deliver value to the business, ensure sustainability initiatives with key suppliers within category, and lead cost, service, SLAs and other negotiations for strategic suppliers in the region.Essential Skills/Experience:Bachelor's Degree required5 or more years of relevant work experience, including Procurement experienceOral and written fluency in Business EnglishStrong analytical and financial skillsStrong communicator, ability to influence othersSupplier or Project Management experience, including the ability to drive negotiations to closure under time constraintsUnderstanding of HR Services in the US environmentKnowledge of the Employee Benefits landscape in the USAbility to leverage a range of influencing techniquesProven ability to manage changeComfort with risk and ambiguous situationsDesired Skills/Experience:Professional Procurement QualificationExperience with HR Services, Contingent Labor, Benefits Administration, or Insurance ServicesAbility to quickly learn and master new concepts related to HR Services in the USStrong working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry or related industriesSignificant experience in Category ManagementSignificant negotiation experience with favorable outcomes for the stakeholders.Ready to make an impact? Apply now!#J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2024-10-16