Senior Director, Travel Meetings & Events Procurement

Job Title: Senior Director, Travel Meetings & Events Procurement

Introduction to role:

The Senior Director, Travel Meetings & Events Procurement, plays a strategic leadership role in shaping and executing the global category strategy for all Meetings, Events, and Travel subcategories at AstraZeneca. With a focus on supporting our Global Meetings & Travel teams, this leader ensures best-in-class procurement and supplier management for company-wide programs and services.

As a subject matter expert in indirect sourcing with deep experience in meetings & events, and travel procurement, this individual partners closely with business stakeholders to develop and implement robust category strategies, lead high-impact sourcing projects, enable scope and demand management, and drive supplier performance and innovation.

This role carries global responsibility across Travel, Meetings & Events and requires business travel to meet supplier, business and project needs.

Accountabilities:

Category Management: Drive the global category strategy for Meetings, Events, and Travel. Collaborate with business partners to ensure robust recommendations and rationales for category direction. Communicate effective strategies to stakeholders worldwide, lead the implementation of sourcing plans, and foster strong partnerships across business areas.

Leadership: Lead a team of procurement and travel professionals to deliver strategy, execution, and service delivery of enterprise Meetings and Travel activities. Coach and develop team members to deliver performance while growing in their roles. Represent the Travel, Meetings & Events business within the Commercial Americas Leadership Team.

Travel Category Strategy & Services: Own the strategy, sourcing, and ongoing management of the global travel program. Develop travel policies, select preferred suppliers, manage sustainability efforts, negotiate contracts, and enhance traveler experience.

Supplier Analysis & Management: Monitor and analyze global supplier trends. Manage comprehensive supplier relationship programs across Meetings, Events, and Travel to ensure alignment with business goals.

Financial, Cost, and Spend Analysis: Build market knowledge of key cost drivers within Meetings, Events, and Travel categories. Analyze spend patterns to uncover opportunities for added value and cost optimization.

Sourcing-driven Project Management: Identify and lead complex sourcing projects. Provide project leadership to cross-functional teams to secure the best total value for AstraZeneca.

Negotiations, Contract Creation & Management: Develop negotiation strategies and manage contract creation across Meetings, Events, and Travel. Ensure favorable outcomes and robust compliance.

Stakeholder Management: Develop strategic stakeholder relationships to influence key internal leaders. Engage with senior executives on issues relating to meetings and travel.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Extensive experience in strategy, operations, and sourcing in a global environment, with significant expertise in Meetings, Events, and Travel procurement

• Strong track record in indirect, marketing, and travel-related spend categories

• Experience working for a large complex global organization

• Experience managing global and local Meetings & Events Agencies

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience

• Prior experience managing Meetings, Events, or Travel procurement strongly preferred

• Experience in managing large global travel management companies

• Proven ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams, and collaborate successfully with business leaders at all levels

• Analytical, proactive, and thrive on solving sophisticated challenges and driving continuous improvement

• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences

• Proven persuasive and influential stakeholder management

• Track record of delivering impactful results in alignment with organizational values and business objectives

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Desirable:

• Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry

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.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives! Our enriched pipeline provides interesting work while our culture fosters trust and support. Whether you're in R&D or legal, you'll find cross-functional opportunities worldwide to try new things and gain rewards for high performance. Our diverse team celebrates different experiences and skills, embracing learning together. With a strategic mindset and adaptability, we react rapidly to changing business needs. Join us on an exciting journey as our global organization evolves!

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join AstraZeneca's dynamic team!

Date Posted

18-Jul-2025

Closing Date

01-Aug-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.