Associate Director - Procurement Business Partner

AstraZeneca; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Dubai is seeking an Associate Director - Procurement Business Partner to lead strategic procurement across MEA and International markets. The role partners with business stakeholders and regional/global teams, shaping spend of around $40 million annually.

You will engage early in strategy, drive regional approaches, and support OneProcurement alignment across the global indirect network, working in a hybrid model with three days in the office weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred (from intro of role)
• Good working knowledge of pharmaceutical industry (from Crucial Skills)
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environment
• Organisational change management to build engagement
• Ability to influence diverse groups across International Region
• Strong verbal and written communication with collaborators worldwide
• Experience in an international matrixed environment
• Experience collaborating with senior team members
• Knowledge of procurement systems (SAP Coupa etc.)
• Champion procurement principles and ability to challenge the business when appropriate

Responsibilities

• Lead and align procurement strategies within International Markets and MEA Above Market
• Support category strategy implementation in International Markets
• Provide trainings on procurement policy and processes
• Maintain SRM with key external suppliers and partners
• Apply AZ network to connect collaborators and align activities
• Share standard processes and trends with the business and procurement colleagues
• Champion procurement value proposition and align to business strategy
• Handle demand from key categories and liaise with global/regional category teams

Job description

Job Title: Associate Director - Procurement Business Partner

• Location: Dubai

• Work Schedule: Three days on-site two days remote (3/2)

• Career Level: E Individual Contributor position.

Introduction to role

Are you ready to lead and innovate This is a fantastic opportunity to take charge and sustain high engagement levels with the MEA Above Market and International Above Market Medical Commercial Strategy Oncology and Corporate Affairs teams. As a key business partner youll be engaged early in business strategy development directly influencing approximately $40 million in annual spend. Collaborate with business stakeholders market procurement teams and regional/global category teams to develop strategies for key areas of spend. Sitting within the EMEA Commercial Team youll connect business requirements to the external marketplace delivering innovative solutions to support our enterprise strategies. Lead specific projects to drive a regional approach establish patient-centric partnerships across International and align OneProcurement strategy across our global commercial/indirect network.

Accountabilities

• 5 years of proven experience in procurement in EMA or emerging markets

• Foster connections with new collaborators and foster collaboration between multiple teams within procurement

• Solve complex problems where there may not be an obvious solution

• Support category strategy implementation in International Markets

• Dedicated support for Collaborators in the MEA Above Market

• Strong influencing skills to build agreement from collaborators and procurement colleagues to drive an aligned approach to handling key areas of spend

• Handle demand from key categories and liaise with global/regional category teams to support

• Identify and share standard processes and trends with the business and other procurement colleagues

• Champion the procurement value proposition and align to business strategy

• Understand and embody enterprise risk and sustainability objectives

• SRM with key external suppliers and partners when

• Apply internal AZ network to connect collaborators and align on similar activities

• Provide trainings on procurement policy and processes

Crucial Skills/Experience

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience preferred

• Good working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Organisational Change management to exhibit resiliency and flexibility recognizing that it may take time to build the level of engagement and outcomes desired

• Ability to optimally influence a diverse group of collaborators across several different markets in the International Region both internally and externally

• Comfortable with applying both verbal and written communication to effectively engage with collaborators worldwide

• Experience in an international matrixed environment

• Experience collaborating with senior team members

• Knowledge of procurement systems (SAP Coupa etc.)

• Champion procurement principles and able to challenge the business when appropriate

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca diversity is our strength! We believe in diverse minds coming together to build the best solutions. As part of our Procurement team youll be surrounded by varied experts talent and skills continuously sharing knowledge from across different fields. Its a space that encourages speaking up listening to others and exchanging ideas. Join us on this exciting journey where your contribution will find space to grow.

Date Posted

03-Jun-2025

Closing Date

09-Jun-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.

Required Experience

Director