Procurement Director- Commercial IT/Digital Mississauga, Canada Hybrid Work- on average 3 days/week from office In our exciting, new role as a Procurement Director- Commercial IT/Digital you will deliver digital and technology expertise across the Commercial regions, focusing across the AstraZeneca (AZ) value chain from Discovery through to Commercialization. You will work closely with AZ Digital Health team, Business Units, AI Governance teams, and cross-functional teams to support scouting for new digital capabilities. You will partner with the AI governance team and Enterprise business units to understand AI roadmaps and opportunities. You’ll manage key stakeholder relationships across the business to understand and solve business problems through digital technology. In addition to engaging with procurement and suppliers to support our new digital business requirements, this position will play a key role on the Digital and IT leadership team and serve as an SME in all things digital and Artificial Intelligence—bringing expertise and knowledge to the Procurement Network. What you'll do Strategy Develop a strategic approach for the acquisition of digital health technology programs and Business Units objectives across the enterprise to align internal strategies with external supplier capabilities. Develop key third-party relationships with both large technology companies and small start-ups. Embed excellence in category management across the category, region or market including sourcing, cost management, contract management, SC&I, supplier relationship and development management, and commodity price risk management (CPRM). Develop, deliver, and forecast annual financial and non-financial targets regionally or globally, including cost savings. Be accountable for security of supply, brand protection, and risk and governance Provide subject matter expertise in digital healthcare relative to life sciences across global procurement with expertise in process and contracting for software, digital and AI. Provide coaching and guidance across the procurement teams and other teams as required. Lead the full results of all portfolio contract negotiations, achieving the given critical metrics, quality and TCO targets, and proactively identify opportunities to contribute to and improve TCO. Inclusive of creating and delivering excellence of contracting while aligning to governance models within a streamlined process. Develop long-term strategic plans for the entire spend area within the portfolio (including overarching accountability for sub-category and national plans within any given category) including trends and impact analysis. Business & Supplier Engagement Develop, communicate, coach an evolving procurement portfolio strategy with key execution tactics; establish, communicate, and implement long-term goals for the portfolio to promote effectiveness and efficiency that aligns with internal and external trends Ensure that Category Strategies are highly aligned to current and future business need and that the supply base can support these strategies. Strategies must consider required processes, governance, buying channels, reporting and formats including Procurement/Enterprise tools. Deliver benefits within sourcing, cost management, supplier relationship management, supplier development, and innovation. Lead governance within the portfolio, ensuring commercial decisions are aligned with the overall business strategy and up/downstream partners. Conduct annual peer reviews of category, region, or market strategies with the Procurement Leadership Team. Ensure that the underpinning process improvement and procurement activities deliver the expected business value in accordance with the strategic plans. Essential for the role Bachelor's degree 8+ years experience in strategy, operations, and/or procurement within a complex environment Significant procurement experience in Digital Health, Software, Technology, Artificial Intelligence Significant experience developing technical supplier relationships Proven ability to lead change and build new processes from scratch Strategic management experience Expertise in people and program leadership Significant cross-industry and cross-category experience Desirable for the role Understanding of multiple aspects of the procurement process and systems Experience developing collaboration agreements Strong external network in the Digital Health category; Software, Technology, Artificial Intelligence Strong knowledge base of healthcare digital technology and technical requirements as it relates to internal processes and best practices in procurement Great People want to Work with us! Find out why: GTAA Top Employer Award for 11 years Top 100 Employers Award Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Learn more about working with us in Canada View our YouTube channel Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today! AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com. Date Posted 11-Nov-2025 Closing Date 24-Nov-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. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.
