Ed McAndrews

Ed McAndrews is an experienced procurement leader with extensive expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category planning across the pharmaceutical sector. At AstraZeneca, McAndrews has held several pivotal roles, including Head of Procurement IT & Infrastructure, where responsibility encompassed optimizing $2.5 billion in external supplier spending. Additionally, McAndrews has developed global category strategies that resulted in significant cost reductions and enhanced procurement processes. With a foundational background in organizational leadership from Eastern University and an MBA in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management from Saint Joseph's University, McAndrews has consistently demonstrated a commitment to improving procurement capabilities and driving operational efficiencies.