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The Category Lead - IT & Automation position at Centerforintegrationscience involves developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies for indirect goods and services across a portfolio exceeding $450 million. The role requires strong leadership in supplier relationship management, strategic procurement activities, and collaboration with senior stakeholders to drive cost efficiency and innovation.
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Job Summary
The role is responsible for securing maximum value from over $450M in external IT spend while delivering year-on-year multi-million-dollar savings.
As the Global SME for categories like Hardware, Software, and Data Centers, you will lead complex negotiations and build relationships with senior stakeholders globally.
CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by a promise to save lives through innovative therapies and a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The Category Lead - IT & Automation position at Centerforintegrationscience involves developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies for indirect goods and services across a portfolio exceeding $450 million. The role requires strong leadership in supplier relationship management, strategic procurement activities, and collaboration with senior stakeholders to drive cost efficiency and innovation.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Develop strategic sourcing strategies
Manage $450M+ external IT spend
Lead global supplier negotiations
Drive multi-million dollar savings
Implement supplier risk management
Nice-to-have
Experience in biotherapeutics industry
Strong stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to drive innovation
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Data-driven decision making
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management
Minimum 7+ years experience in procurement or category management
Post graduate business degree or MBA highly regarded