Procurement Strategy Partner, MEA & Global Spend

AstraZeneca; Dubai; Hybrid; 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

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.