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Procurement Business Partner

Employer
Astellas Europe
Location
Dubai (Emirate) (AE)
Salary
Competitive + Benefits
Start date
19 Jul 2021
Closing date
18 Aug 2021

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Job Details

Astellas is currently hiring a Procurement Business Partner – MEA region to be based in Dubai, UAE.

The role will be a one year fixed term contract position.

Developing innovative therapies is one of the most challenging, most essential and personally rewarding fields in science. This is the most exciting time to be a part of Astellas, a company with a uniquely collaborative and patient-focused culture.

Purpose of the Position:

  • Act as local face of procurement, work hand in hand with the business bringing together local buying needs and demand management and aligning with Regional and Global Category procurement strategy. The role will act as the key interface between Procurement and the relevant country/countries/cluster Units/Heads and will act as a Business Partner with the following goals
  • Work with Regional Procurement Business Partner and key Global Procurement team members to define & execute the functional strategy
  • Work with the Global Category Teams to develop, execute and be accountable for implementing Regional/local Strategies
  • Establish and lead multi-functional local category activities through the sourcing lifecycle and in line with the Procurement strategy and agreed targets for cost & quality
  • Serve as primary interface to respective country/Regional Functional Leaders to align procurement activities with operating priorities, influence behaviours and deliver leading financial and performance objectives
  • Be recognised as the Affiliate/Local centre of Procurement expertise and utilize this knowledge to act as a ‘Change Agent’ for implementing new commercial models and ways of working
  • Work with key Affiliate stakeholders to ensure robust Procurement processes at a local and regional level
  • Implement Global/regional sourcing initiatives with accountability to work with the the Affiliate/Divisional Units and key stakeholders to deliver committed value and relevant functional, business and performance objectives
  • Engage with internal stakeholders in order to generate ideas and opportunities and ensure the Category strategy and plans are aligned to functional and business targets
  • Gather and challenge requirements, tailor supplier requests, negotiate and finalize contract to execute sourcing / tendering activities by working closely with local businesses

Requirements for the Role:

  • Minimum 5 – 7 years experience in a similar role within the MEA region, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry, but not essential.
  • Indirect procurement experience ideally within marketing procurement
  • Experience in all Procurement disciplines including Procurement Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, Procure-to-Pay, Procurement Systems and Category Management
  • Should have previous experience working within a Global MNC and be comfortable working in a cross functional role
  • Advanced negotiation and contractual skills
  • Proven ability to influence diverse stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to develop and maintain good working relations with internal and external stakeholders. Arabic and French skills would be a plus.

Company

At Astellas, we believe that nurturing exceptional relationships with our employees delivers exceptional results. We can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.

Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society. Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.

Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.

We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership. Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.

For more information about our current career opportunities and how you can make a difference please visit https://www.astellas.com/eu/careers

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300 Dashwood Lang Road,
Bourne Business Park
Addlestone
KT15 2NX
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