Procurement & Supply Chain Higher Apprenticeship

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Procurement & Supply Chain Higher Apprenticeship

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We’re deeply committed to our strategy of being a great place to work. For us, that includes fostering an environment where everyone can be among inclusive, supportive individuals with curious minds.

A company that genuinely follows the science and values individuals at all levels, you’ll be backed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and share ideas to push the boundaries of science and continuously learn and explore.

Make the start of your journey a lifechanging one

As part of our Early Talent Programme, you’ll be involved in projects and learning opportunities that have real impact from day one.

Being part of our journey and helping us to provide life changing medicine to patients all over the world and transform lives for the better. Making important contributions and embracing our values to deliver on our purpose. Because regardless of role or level, we all have an important part to play in making a positive difference.

We are offering Apprenticeships within our Global Procurement team. Procurement at AstraZeneca is critical to enabling AstraZeneca to deliver life-changing medicines across the world. We are a central player in delivering our company’s ambitious targets on Sustainability, driving 100% ethical spend and enabling our Ambition Zero Carbon target.

You'll be working with procurement professionals managing a wide range of categories all of which have a pivotal role in driving the competitive advantage of AstraZeneca as a company.

During this potential 22-month program, you'll have the opportunity to experience the full procurement lifecycle including building a category strategy, sourcing and contracting, managing supplier performance and driving continuous improvement whilst also enhancing the skills and behaviours needed for success. Over the 22-months, you will have the opportunity to rotate across the various Procurement teams including, Operations, Research & Development, Commercial and IT Procurement. Giving you incredible insight into the many different areas of the AstraZeneca business and Procurement team.

You might be searching for the right supplier to manufacture a new diagnostic device; you may then work with an established provider to review the ways of working to look for opportunities to automate processes, reduce operating costs or expedite timelines. All in a truly global environment.

Training and Development

The apprenticeship combines working, earning a full-time salary, with fully funded part-time learning (on average 1 day/week). This will give you the opportunity to gain a CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply with the advantage of gaining relevant work-life skills and the excitement of helping to develop new medicines whilst taking your first steps towards a rewarding career.

We truly value Early Talent– their thoughts, ideas and contributions. So throughout the programme, you’ll be encouraged and inspired to speak up, have a voice and make an impact.

Skills and Capabilities

We would be looking for the following attributes from our successful applicants:

• Good communication skills
• Good team working skills
• High organisation skills and confidence to work independently
• Logical thinking to be able to apply processes
• The ability to apply a rational approach to problem solving; making judgments based on sound reasoning, approaching problems in a logical manner
• Concerns for standards
• High numeracy and literacy skills
• Digital literacy
• Ability to learn
• Self-motivation
• Initiative

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs Grades 9-4 including minimum 4 grade in Maths and English.

To have achieved or predicted to achieve a minimum of 3 A-level (grades CCC) or equivalent (96 UCAS points)

Benefits, open and close dates

To apply for this position, please click the apply link.

This is a 22-month fixed term contract opportunity based at Macclesfield with a starting base salary of £21,500 + 11% benefits fund + bonus.

At AstraZeneca, we aim to set you up for success and we recognise the challenges that starting a new job can bring. We therefore offer a relocation package to help with the costs and process of moving for candidates who currently live more than 60 minutes from the site location for this Apprenticeship.

Closing date of advert: 17th February 2025

Successful candidates will be asked to attend a virtual Assessment day during week commencing 17th March 2025

Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let us know on your application.

Start date for the apprenticeship programme is 1st September 2025

About AstraZeneca

Discover your career with us

Want to start your career at the cutting-edge of medical innovation? To unleash creative ideas that stand out in a global market leader? And work with some of the brightest minds in the industry who will push you to be your best? All while building the personal and professional skills you need to lead our exciting, dynamic evolution? Join us and impact millions of lives, together.

We know full-time studying isn't for everyone. So, our Apprenticeship Programmes offer a practical, exciting and highly rewarding alternative to the traditional route. Where, with some, you can achieve a degree or qualification, earn a salary, and gain the hands-on experience that will set you up for future success. 

Why choose AstraZeneca?

Starting your career with us means following the science, boldly disrupting norms and supporting one another in shaping the future. Collaborate with leaders and teams across a wide range of disciplines and explore your passions. Discover your career purpose with us. And build strong bonds that will last a lifetime.

We discover, design, develop and deliver life-changing medicines. Our teams deliver innovations across all areas of our business – from diabetes care to genetics. With career paths spanning the medical lifecycle, you could be joining us in areas like Clinical Development, Data Science and AI, Finance, Manufacturing or Supply. Explore our opportunities and kickstart the career that could take you from emerging professional to renowned subject matter expert.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.