Global Procurement Category Lead – Engineering and Construction

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CSL

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1916

🏥 Healthcare

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

💰 $111M Post-IPO Equity on 2004-02

Healthcare • Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals

CSL is a global leader in biotherapeutics and vaccines, focused on the needs of patients with serious and rare diseases. The company comprises CSL Behring, which develops and delivers treatments for conditions like immunodeficiency, hereditary bleeding disorders, and Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency; CSL Seqirus, a major provider of influenza vaccines; and CSL Vifor, which specializes in iron deficiency and nephrology. CSL operates an extensive R&D network focused on plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, cell and gene therapy, and vaccines. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, CSL serves patients in over 100 countries with a commitment to innovation and sustainable practices in biotechnology.

📋 Description

• Lead multiple global Category Management teams across CSL Group • Oversee development and execution of category management strategies to maximize value, manage risk, and maintain procurement compliance • Develop plans aligned with CSL Global and Procurement Strategy • Develop and implement global category strategies for Engineering and Construction categories • Drive total cost of ownership and risk reduction while increasing innovation, customer service, compliance, and quality • Collaborate with business units on complex problem resolution, investigative data analytics, process reengineering, and sustainable global programs • Lead projects involving redesign of global strategy, business models, and ways of working • Drive year-over-year financial improvements and operational excellence • Define and implement category management strategies and establish/manage councils for business-critical commodities • Lead key sourcing activities, including negotiations, to improve cost, risk, quality, and supply performance • Lead complex negotiations with major suppliers and advise on regional sourcing • Conduct business ethically and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, anti-bribery requirements, and supplier diversity objectives • Establish and manage Supplier Relationship Management processes, supplier segmentation, and risk management strategies • Implement global procedures ensuring sourcing compliance with CSL policies and standards • Adhere to CSL Supplier Risk Management policies and use related tools • Monitor supply performance KPIs and conduct regular operational reviews with analysis and reporting from the Centre of Excellence • Lead, motivate, develop, and performance-manage Procurement employees, including talent development and succession planning • Build relationships with senior internal stakeholders and external vendor executives • Manage supplier performance, issues, procurement improvement initiatives, and broader business issues • Lead and participate in global transformation and continuous improvement initiatives

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred • Post graduate business degree, MBA highly regarded • Minimum 12 years’ experience in strategic sourcing, other relevant experience in sourcing, or equivalent experience in engineering and construction management • Minimum 2 years senior leadership experience, preferably of a global team • Minimum 5 years in global team management • Strong communication and influencing skills and ability to deal with ambiguity and build bridges • Strong understanding of the A&E/EPC/EPCM, CQV/CSV categories and business • Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry or related industry preferred but not essential • Basic strategic orientation; inquisitive, comfortable with ambiguity, and self-motivated to identify trends and improvement opportunities aligned with business objectives and strategic plans • Strong executive presence, demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills, with ability to build effective relationships and influence peers and key stakeholders • Demonstrated ability to organize and lead global teams • Strong project management skills, including planning tasks, assigning resources, managing progress, removing barriers, managing change, resolving conflict, building consensus, and motivating team members across multiple projects concurrently • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to tailor messages, present information clearly and concisely, engage audiences, manage change, resolve conflict, and build consensus • Solid Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Relationship Management knowledge • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels • Willingness and ability to travel domestically as required (10–30%) and internationally as required (10–20%)

🏖️ Benefits

• CSL benefits; information provided via “How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL” • Inclusion and belonging culture • Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities