Senior Director Enabling Category & Market Cluster, APAC Commercial Procurement

Introduction of AstraZeneca

We are a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company and our innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide.

Ultimately, our aim is to find solutions that prevent, treat and even cure some of the world’s most complex diseases. Whether that’s by shaping the patient ecosystem and focusing on outcomes, or by progressing potential medicines and accelerating their launch.

Introduction To Role

This role reports directly to the Head of APAC Commercial Procurement with a regional span of control on Enabling categories (HR service, Professional Service, Medical) and market clusters of Malaysia, Thailand , Vietnam & Philippines. The role is responsible for the execution of Procurement strategy for all Commercial functions This role is also expected to drive excellence in business partnering with key stakeholder as well as maximise collaboration

This is a critical role that will influence the future direction of APAC commercial procurement through ensuring Procurement standards, processes and governance routes are in place.

This role is expected to support Head of APAC Commercial Procurement to lead with regards to vision, strategy and operating plan in line with the future direction of AstraZeneca.

This individual will lead the team to work with the related global category team setting up the regional procurement category strategy that innovates and creates cost effective ways of sourcing external products and services that support improved service to stakeholders.

The role provides strategic advice and leadership, programmes and tools to senior management of cluster to ensure effective delivery of necessary business outcomes through procurement initiatives.

Strategy

Typical Accountabilities

• Provide Regional Leadership for developing end-to-end category leadership such as category strategy development, maintaining key relationships within the business and managing key supplier relationships. This role must shape, connect and lead resources to deliver on key projects.
• Provide strategic input and external perspectives into the thinking and decision making of Cluster senior management team in APAC commercial business. Extended member of the key organisation leadership teams, as well as other leadership teams as required by the portfolio and plays a key role to influence the commercial business direction.
• Driving delivery of value – achieve business objectives, profitability and return on investment
  
  

Business Partnering

• Develop and maintains effective and supportive relationships across Cluster areas to understand business plans and implications and so manage, and where appropriate mitigate, business risk
• Responsible for effective and credible communications of AstraZeneca’s broader Procurement strategy throughout the stakeholder base
• Lead the team to collaborate with APAC GSCE team, local procurement team to achieve Procurement Goals & Objectives
  
  

Procurement Excellence

• Oversee Procurement processes and standards to ensure their appropriateness and guarantee compliance with internal and external processes. Resolves any compliance issues in a timely manner
• Lead the team to collaborate with APAC GSCE team, local procurement team to achieve Procurement Goals & Objectives
• Champion of compliance with AstraZeneca’s policies & standards of ethics
  
  

Leadership

• Manage a team to ensure functional goals and targets are aligned to future portfolio need, and oversee, monitor and evaluate business activities so that strategies and objectives are established in alignment with the various markets and business units
• Play a critical role to inspire, motivate and develop talents including and beyond own team. Work in partnership with the business and Procurement colleagues to ensure that an environment of continued professional development is created and be inclusive leader to foster an open and inclusive culture and make AstraZeneca APAC Procurement a great place to work.
• Influence strategically and persuade tactfully, to obtain desired outcomes, while maintaining effective, positive organisational relationships.
  
  

Essential

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Master’s degree/Professional Business Qualification

Strong business acumen and experience working at a senior leadership level

Ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully, to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective, positive, organizational relationships

Distinctive strategic thinker, with ability to combine:

• Innovative / creative and structured/analytic problem-solving approaches
• Objective, independent, and fact-based perspective
• Ability to guide, coach, and empower team members to accomplish individual, team and organizational objectives
• Solid X- market Category management experience and capability
• Experience of leading a team with diverse background
• Mastery of Procurement with an ability to lead cross functional working groups and teams in APAC region
• Proven ability to lead through change
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as proven negotiation, collaboration and interpersonal leadership skills
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
  
  

Desirable

• Operational expertise in risk management and contingency planning
• Familiarity with the latest research and thinking
• Effective problem and conflict resolution skills and proven team focus
• Excellent knowledge of AstraZeneca policies, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledgeable about best practice in commercial, medical and indirect procurement categories
  
  

When 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, we are dedicated to getting more medicines to patients quickly, affordably, and sustainably. By embracing technology, we transform our ways of working both internally and externally. Our smart factories enhance our operations while making AstraZeneca an inspiring place to work. Here, we embrace change, trial new solutions, and use data to improve our processes. Our diverse workforce is united by curiosity, sharing learnings rapidly. Join us in delivering life-changing medicines through digital innovation.

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Date Posted

27-Nov-2025

Closing Date

30-Dec-2025

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.