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Finance Procurement Operation Excellence Manager

Company:
AstraZeneca
Location:
Osaka, Japan
Posted:
November 26, 2025
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Description:

■ 職務内容 / Job Description

Role Overview Own core procurement operations with a focus on process management, compliance, supplier governance, data insights, and projects in partnership with global Procurement and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Management: Manage purchasing, third-party risk, and vendor registration processes/systems; align with global standards; drive improvements.

• Compliance: Maintain Procurement Policy and SOX narratives; ensure operational adherence; support internal/external audits.

• Supplier Management: Oversee outsourced services (PR gatekeeping, financial due diligence, helpdesk, Purchase-to-Pay); monitor performance and improve service levels and workflows.

• Communication & Training: Deliver communications and training to suppliers and internal stakeholders (local procurement, global Procurement/Finance, business users).

• Data Analytics: Analyze spend and vendor master data using global tools and Excel to provide insights.

• Project Management: Lead projects with global teams; manage timelines, risks, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

• High IT literacy; proficiency with procurement systems and Excel.

• Structured, logical problem-solving; creative mindset.

• Good understanding of end-to-end procurement and SOX/compliance requirements.

• Experience managing outsourced providers and improving services.

• Project management experience in global, cross-functional settings.

■ 応募資格(経験 資格等) / Qualification (Experience & Skill etc.)

経験 / Experience

必須 / Mandatory

Working experiences within Procurement/Finance function, Project/Change management of global initiative implementation, Process development and improvement

歓迎 / Nice to have

Working as sourcing buyer

能力 / Skill-set

必須 / Mandatory

Good communication in both internal and external, Project Management, Data analitics, Change management

語学 / Language

必須 / Mandatory

日本語 Japanese Native

英語 English Business fluent

キャリアレベル / Career Level

E

勤務地 / Work Location

Osaka

Date Posted27-11月-2025

Closing Date

AstraZeneca 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.

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