Global Category Lead - Laboratory & Manufacturing Supplies, Filtration & Sut
Chlworks
Global category strategy
Supplier consolidation
Supply continuity
The Global Category Lead is responsible for executing CSL’s sourcing strategy across a regulated, operationally critical portfolio of approximately USD $90M in annual spend across ~1,000 suppliers
Job Summary
The Global Category Lead is responsible for executing CSL’s sourcing strategy across a regulated, operationally critical portfolio of approximately USD $90M in annual spend across ~1,000 suppliers.
The role leads supplier consolidation and standardization initiatives to reduce complexity and validation burden for process-critical materials.
The Associate Director builds team capability, provides mentorship, and develops future procurement leaders to sustain performance and resilience across the network.
Matching Summary
The Global Category Lead is responsible for executing CSL’s sourcing strategy across a regulated, operationally critical portfolio of approximately USD $90M in annual spend across ~1,000 suppliers.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Global Category Strategy
Supplier Consolidation
Supply Continuity
GMP-aligned Sourcing
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
Cross-functional Collaboration
Nice-to-have
Strategic Business Partner
High-performance Culture
Innovation Driver
User Experience Improvement
Key Requirements
Minimum 10+ years' experience
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related discipline
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams
Experience in supplier consolidation and governance