Associate Director - Procurement Business Partner

Job Title: Associate Director - Procurement Business PartnerLocation: DubaiWork Schedule: Three days on-site, two days remote (3/2)Career Level: E Individual Contributor position.Introduction to roleAre 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 you’ll 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 you’ll 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.Accountabilities5 years of proven experience in procurement in EMA or emerging marketsFoster connections with new collaborators and foster collaboration between multiple teams within procurementSolve complex problems where there may not be an obvious solutionSupport category strategy implementation in International MarketsDedicated support for Collaborators in the MEA Above MarketStrong influencing skills to build agreement from collaborators and procurement colleagues to drive an aligned approach to handling key areas of spendHandle demand from key categories and liaise with global/regional category teams to supportIdentify and share standard processes and trends with the business and other procurement colleaguesChampion the procurement value proposition and align to business strategyUnderstand and embody enterprise risk and sustainability objectivesSRM with key external suppliers and partners whenApply internal AZ network to connect collaborators and align on similar activitiesProvide training on procurement policy and processesCrucial Skills/ExperienceBachelors Degree or equivalent experience preferredGood working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industryAbility to work independently in a fast‑paced environmentOrganizational change management to exhibit resiliency and flexibility, recognizing that it may take time to build the level of engagement and outcomes desiredAbility to optimally influence a diverse group of collaborators across several different markets in the International Region both internally and externallyComfortable with applying both verbal and written communication to effectively engage with collaborators worldwideExperience in an international matrixed environmentExperience collaborating with senior team membersKnowledge of procurement systems (SAP, Coupa, etc.)Champion procurement principles and able to challenge the business when appropriateWhen 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. That’s why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re 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 you’ll be surrounded by varied experts, talent and skills continuously sharing knowledge from across different fields. It’s 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.Ready to make an impact. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!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.#J-18808-Ljbffr