Job Title: Axial Data Design Manager – Procurement & Material Management

Location: Warsaw

Hybrid Model: 3 days per week from office

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to be part of a transformative journey at AstraZeneca? As we experience strong growth, our mission is to make a difference to patients worldwide through our medicines and scientific advancements. To support this mission, we are embarking on the Axial transformation programme, powered by S/4HANA, to revolutionize our IT landscape and streamline our processes. This is your chance to join a dynamic team that is driving change across borders and fostering collaboration with partners and colleagues. The Axial Data Design Manager for Procurement & Material Management will play a pivotal role in ensuring data readiness and excellence as we transition to a global ERP solution.

Accountabilities:

As the Axial Data Design Manager – Procurement & Material Management, you will lead the charge in coordinating business data requirements within the S/4 HANA design and deployment process. Your responsibilities will include defining and documenting clear data standards, robust data management, and governance processes. You will ensure data readiness at go-live, aligning with the Enterprise Process Owner (EPO) organization and representing P&MM data demands across interlinked areas. Engage proactively with the wider business to ensure that the S/4 data design meets business requirements and aligns with SAP standards.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Significant subject matter experience and demonstrated business process execution knowledge in Procurement and Material Management.
• Experience of designing and implementing Data Standards for a global enterprise with significant geographical and functional footprint.
• Familiarity with data workflows and data management via Fiori Apps, ServiceNow or alternates.
• Demonstrable P&MM related SAP working knowledge in an SAP environment, including an understanding of how data integrates within an SAP architecture (S4 desired along with downstream like SAC).
• Strong leadership skills including demonstrate ability to drive clear prioritisation, explain complex data concepts to business users, influence senior stakeholders and negotiate across complex groups to achieve objectives.
• Experience on change management journey from current to future state data design including completion of user education, change impact assessments and outline of critical use case examples Team Leadership and Management experience.
• Solid Project Management skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience in working with the Procurement and Material Management organisations in complex manufacturing clients.
• S/4 HANA implementation programme experience.
• Experience in designing and implementing P&MM related data management processes.
• Experience in life sciences and healthcare.
• Experience with global working and across cultures.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives, empowering you to take smart risks and push boundaries. Collaborate with diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve, sharing perspectives to unlock industry-leading growth. Our commitment to solving complex challenges drives us forward, creating bold solutions that make a real impact.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join us on this exciting journey!

Date Posted

04-gru-2025

Closing Date

18-gru-2025

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.