Job Description

Procurement Business Partner Jobs in Cameroon

Company: MEA
Hiring Organization: Astellas
Position: Procurement Business Partner – MEA Region
Location: Cameroon 
Employment Type: Full-Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (1 Year)
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Procurement / Supply Chain / Healthcare
Salary: Not Specified

Job Overview

Astellas is seeking an experienced Procurement Business Partner – MEA Region to support procurement operations across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This exciting opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking procurement jobs, supply chain careers, pharmaceutical jobs, sourcing specialist roles, contract management careers, strategic procurement jobs, and global supply chain opportunities.

The selected candidate will act as the local face of procurement, collaborating with business leaders and global procurement teams to align local purchasing requirements with regional and global sourcing strategies. This position is especially suitable for candidates interested in vendor management, category management, procurement strategy, supplier negotiation, purchasing operations, and pharmaceutical supply chain careers.

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Job Purpose

The Procurement Business Partner will serve as the key interface between regional procurement teams and local business stakeholders, ensuring procurement strategies support operational priorities while delivering cost savings, efficiency, and supplier performance improvements.

This role will focus on demand management, supplier negotiations, sourcing lifecycle management, procurement transformation, and stakeholder engagement while maintaining alignment with global procurement standards and business objectives.

Key Job Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy and Business Partnership

• Work closely with Regional Procurement Business Partners and Global Procurement Teams to define and execute procurement strategies.
• Align local purchasing needs with regional and global category management frameworks.
• Act as the key procurement liaison for affiliate units, business leaders, and regional stakeholders.

Strategic Sourcing and Category Management

• Lead and support local category sourcing activities through the complete procurement lifecycle.
• Implement sourcing initiatives focused on cost optimization, supplier quality, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with global category teams to execute procurement strategies effectively.

Stakeholder and Supplier Management

• Engage internal stakeholders to identify procurement opportunities and align category plans with business priorities.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, internal departments, and regional teams.
• Influence stakeholder decision-making and improve procurement performance objectives.

Contract Negotiation and Tendering

• Gather procurement requirements and develop supplier requests for quotations and proposals.
• Lead negotiation, sourcing, tendering, and contract finalization processes.
• Ensure procurement agreements align with legal, operational, and financial expectations.

Procurement Systems and Process Improvement

• Support Procure-to-Pay (P2P) systems and procurement operations.
• Improve procurement workflows and implement new commercial models.
• Promote best practices and procurement compliance across regional operations.

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Educational Qualifications

Applicants are encouraged to possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, Economics, Pharmacy, or related disciplines.
• A Master’s Degree or professional procurement qualification will be considered advantageous.

Preferred Certifications

Candidates with certifications in the following areas may have an added advantage:

• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
• Supply Chain Management Certification
• Strategic Sourcing Certification
• Procurement and Contract Management
• Vendor Relationship Management

Experience Requirements

Candidates should possess:

• 5–7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably within the MEA region.
• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred but not essential.
• Strong indirect procurement experience, ideally within marketing procurement.
• Experience across Procurement Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Procure-to-Pay systems, and procurement operations.
• Previous work experience in a global multinational corporation (MNC) environment.

Required Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Advanced negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work within multicultural and international business environments.
• Strong analytical, sourcing, and procurement planning skills.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and supplier performance management.

Language Requirements

• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Arabic and French language skills will be an advantage.

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Salary and Employee Benefits

Salary: Not specified by the employer.

Potential Benefits and Career Perks

Employees may receive:

• International exposure within a global pharmaceutical company
• Professional career growth in procurement and sourcing
• Cross-functional and regional project experience
• Exposure to global procurement systems and best practices
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-focused environment

Training and Professional Development

Selected candidates may receive training and development in:

• Global procurement strategy execution
• Category management and sourcing lifecycle
• Contract negotiation and supplier engagement
• Procurement systems and digital sourcing tools
• Stakeholder management and regional business partnering

Why Join Astellas?

Joining Astellas offers an exciting opportunity to work in one of the most innovative sectors in healthcare and life sciences. This role is ideal for professionals looking to build expertise in pharmaceutical procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement transformation, and international business operations while contributing to meaningful healthcare solutions.