Senior Procurement Specialist

Job summary

The Senior Procurement Specialist manages the purchasing and logistics of isotopes for research, clinical development, and manufacturing. This role ensures supply chain efficiency, regulatory compliance, and strong vendor relationships while utilizing SAP and Coupa systems.

Job details

Job title: Senior Procurement Specialist Location: Hamilton, ON Onsite 5 days/ week Description: Fusion Pharmaceuticals, part of the AstraZeneca Group, is redefining precision oncology with next‑generation radio conjugates that deliver powerful alpha‑emitting payloads directly to tumors. Our pipeline spans multiple first‑in‑class programs—backed by a GMP‑compliant, brand new radiopharmaceutical facility in Hamilton, we’re turning groundbreaking science into real‑world impact for patients. Join us at the forefront of radio pharma innovation and be part of turning breakthrough science into meaningful outcomes for patients—come build what’s next with us! The Role: The Sr. Procurement Specialist is responsible for the purchasing and management of isotopes used in research, clinical development, manufacturing, and diagnostic applications. This role ensures timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal collaborators. This role drives critical initiatives to optimize supply chain efficiency, mitigate risks, and support the company’s scientific and operational goals. What you’ll do Supplier Management: Manage operational relationships with isotope suppliers, monitor performance through KPIs, and ensure ongoing supplier qualification. Risk Mitigation: Proactively assess and address risks related to supply interruptions, regulatory changes, quality, and transportation. Operational Excellence: Manage purchase orders, inventory levels, delivery timelines, and coordinate efficient logistics for Class 7 dangerous goods. Procurement Systems: Create, manage, and monitor procurement activities using SAP and Coupa, ensuring accurate data, timely purchase orders, and compliance with established processes. Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with international, national, and local regulations for radioactive and hazardous materials. Cross-functional Collaboration: Build and maintain multifunctional relationships while working closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, finance, and other internal stakeholders to align procurement needs and priorities. Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes using best practices, digital tools, and data-driven decision-making. Learning and Development: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow by developing expertise in isotope procurement, supply chain operations, relevant systems, and evolving regulatory requirements. Essential for the role Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field. Experience: Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or nuclear industries. Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with stable and radioactive isotope production, relevant regulations such as NRC, DOT, and IAEA requirements, and radiopharmaceuticals. Systems Knowledge: Working knowledge of SAP and Coupa, or similar enterprise resource planning and procurement systems. Skills: Strong project management, communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills. Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective multifunctional relationships across technical, operational, and corporate functions. Compliance: Understanding of relevant legal, safety, and regulatory requirements for isotope handling, storage, and transportation. Growth Mindset: Willingness to learn, develop new capabilities, and grow within a dynamic and evolving environment. Desirable for the role Experience: Experience supporting radiopharmaceutical clinical trial supply chains. Systems: Experience with SAP and Coupa in a regulated procurement or supply chain environment. Industry Knowledge: Experience working with radioactive materials, dangerous goods, or specialized logistics providers. Great People want to Work with us! Find out why: GTAA Top Employer Award for 11 years Top 100 Employers Award Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Learn more about working with us in Canada View our YouTube channel Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today! AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com. ⠀ Annual base salary for this position ranges from 94,693.60 to 124,285.35. AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances. In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program. We are using AI as part of the recruitment process. This advertisement relates to a current vacancy.

What you’ll do

The Senior Procurement Specialist manages the purchasing and logistics of isotopes for research, clinical development, and manufacturing. This role ensures supply chain efficiency, regulatory compliance, and strong vendor relationships while utilizing SAP and Coupa systems.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in supply chain management or a related field and possess proven experience in procurement within the life sciences or nuclear industries. Proficiency in SAP and Coupa, along with knowledge of radioactive material regulations, is essential for this position.

Benefits

• Flex Benefits
• Retirement Savings Program
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days
• Variable Pay Bonus
• Short Term Incentive
• Equity-based Long-term Incentive

Listed skills

• SAP · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Procurement
• Supply Chain Management
• Vendor Management
• Isotope Procurement
• SAP
• Coupa
• Risk Mitigation
• Logistics
• Regulatory Compliance
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Data-driven Decision-making
• Inventory Management
• Radiopharmaceuticals
• Dangerous Goods Handling
• Process Improvement
• Quality Assurance
• Communication
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Management
• Operations
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Relationship Building
• Pharmaceuticals
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Finance
• SAP Applications
• Research
• Pre-Clinical Development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Willingness To Learn
• Growth Mindedness
• Supply Chain
• Nuclear Power
• Life Sciences
• Purchasing
• Oncology
• Clinical Trials
• Supplier Management
• Regulatory Affairs
• Radioactive Materials
• Procurement Software
• Coupa (Spend Management Software)
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Radiopharmacology
• Radioactive Isotope

Job areas

• Logistics
• Science & Research
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Procurement Specialist
• Procurement / Sourcing Specialist
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

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