MEA Associate Director, Commercial Procurement & Growth

Abbott; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader is seeking an Associate Director of Commercial Procurement to support various divisions across EMEA from Dubai. The role involves leading procurement strategy, managing a team of 34, and working closely with marketing and commercial operations. Candidates should possess a strong background in commercial marketing, financial literacy, and problem-solving skills, with fluency in English required. The role emphasizes strategic partnerships and optimizing services to enhance business performance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Commercial Marketing Strategy or Commercial Operations; procurement experience is welcome.
• Deep understanding of customer-facing and commercial service models.
• Experience in Middle East & Africa markets in a regional role.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Marketing teams to optimize spend across media and services.
• Act as a strategic partner to Commercial Operations for key services.
• Lead third-party engagement for warehousing, inventory management, and logistics.
• Manage and develop a team of 34 professionals.

Skills

Commercial Marketing Strategy

Financial literacy

Problem-solving

Understanding of customer-facing models

Lean training

Fluent English

Familiarity with marketing agency/vendor ecosystems

Job description

A global healthcare leader is seeking an Associate Director of Commercial Procurement to support various divisions across EMEA from Dubai. The role involves leading procurement strategy, managing a team of 34, and working closely with marketing and commercial operations. Candidates should possess a strong background in commercial marketing, financial literacy, and problem-solving skills, with fluency in English required. The role emphasizes strategic partnerships and optimizing services to enhance business performance.