Christina Zimbelman

Director Global Infrastructure Procurement @AstraZeneca

Cambridge, MA, US

Procurement lead for new 570k SF R&D office and laboratory build out in Kendall Square, focused on operational transition, mobilization, stabilization, and BAU activities under program leadership. • Develop strategic approach to corporate procurement and material management process for the procurement of direct/indirect goods and services. Embed excellence in category management across program, including sourcing, cost management, SC & I, SRM, development management, and commodity price risk management (CPRM)• Own full results of the program contact negotiations, achieving enterprise, procurement, and program level scorecard targets across quality and TCO, while proactively identifying opportunities and value add. Oversee governance within program context ensuring commercial decisions and outcomes align with overall program objectives • Embed enterprise-wide sustainability initiatives and targets, as well as good business practices into program and strategies. Sustainability champion with focus on supplier partnership plans to reduce carbon footprint by 50% by 2030. • Manage program procurement team and demand; maintain forward-looking schedule defining all sourcing, cost management, contracting, and risk management activities to deliver the program.

Westfield State University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Mass Communication/Media Studies