Global Category Lead - Laboratory & Manufacturing Supplies, Filtration & Sut
CSL Behring
10+ years strategic sourcing experience
Gmp regulatory compliance knowledge
Supplier consolidation and standardization
The role is responsible for executing CSL's sourcing strategy across a regulated portfolio of approximately USD $90M in annual spend
Job Summary
The role is responsible for executing CSL's sourcing strategy across a regulated portfolio of approximately USD $90M in annual spend.
Candidates must ensure all sourcing strategies comply with GMP, regulatory, and technical requirements through close collaboration with Quality and Operations.
The position involves leading supplier consolidation initiatives to reduce complexity and validation burden for process-critical materials.
Matching Summary
The role is responsible for executing CSL's sourcing strategy across a regulated portfolio of approximately USD $90M in annual spend.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years strategic sourcing experience
GMP regulatory compliance knowledge
Supplier consolidation and standardization
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) optimization
Global stakeholder management across sites
Nice-to-have
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience in biopharmaceutical sector
Change management and team mentorship
Cross-functional collaboration with R&D
Key Requirements
Minimum 10+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement leadership
Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
Proven experience in highly regulated manufacturing sectors