Procurement Business Partner
| Location | Douala, Cameroon |
| Date Posted | June 25, 2021 |
| Category |
Administration
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| Job Type |
Full-time
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| Currency | CFA |
Description
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.
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.
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 behaviors and deliver leading financial and performance objectives
Be recognized as the Affiliate / Local center of Procurement expertise and use 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 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.