Meral Ayrik

About Meral Ayrik

With over a decade of experience in procurement, contract management, and trade compliance, I currently contribute as a Contracts Manager at Leonardo, leveraging expertise in purchasing negotiation and business strategy. My mission is to streamline procurement processes and enhance cross-functional collaboration within the aerospace sector. Previously, as a Program Manager at Leonardo, I supported critical purchasing functions, fostering supplier relationships and securing optimal outcomes for the organization. Skilled in financial analysis and project management, I aim to empower teams in delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions that align with organizational goals and values. I bring a global perspective to complex operations.

Experience

1. Contract Operations Manager

   AstraZeneca

   Aug 2025 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Process, monitor, review, measure, track, validate, research, analyze and report on customeractivity/utilization reported by contract customers, wholesalers, and others using chargebacks, rebatesand sales data• Understand and interpret contract language and regulations as it relates to contract setup andmaintenance to ensure accurate calculation of customer reimbursements• Develop an expertise with standard contract language as well as the ability to draft and suggestmodified language• Develop and maintain strong working relationships to facilitate the exchange of key information,understand and address needs, and clarify contract requirements with internal and external customers• Collaborate with peers to manage priorities and coordinate efforts with a focus on providing excellentcustomer service• Contribute to contract management and strategy approaches through knowledge of reimbursementarrangements, contract language and potential business operations capabilities• Meet and understand all compliance-related requirements such as completion of mandatory training,adherence to audit controls, and adherence to all AZ policies, SOPs, job aids, and Sarbanes-Oxleyrequirements• Participate on cross-functional teams lending support and input from a Market Access perspective aswell as lead or participate on special projects as assigned by management• Discover, develop and lead or participate on annual objectives that align with Market Access priorities• Develop and communicate reporting techniques/tools emphasizing trend analysis as it relates tostrategy development, contract performance, and complianceCompany Internal• Proactively seeks and recommends enhancements and improvements in Market Access claimsprocesses, including recommending resources, new approaches, negotiating agreeable solutions, orinvolving next-level management, as needed

Education

• Penn State Abington

  Bachelor's degree, Business Finance

  2009 — 2012

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General

  2009 — 2012

Skills

• Business Analysis
• Supply Chain Management
• Brokerage
• Teller Operations
• Customer Service
• Finance
• Transportation
• Management
• Sales
• Purchasing
• Shipping
• Customs Regulations
• Supply Chain
• Import
• Logistics
• 3pl
• International Logistics
• Logistics Management
• Transportation Management