Global Category Lead - Laboratory & Manufacturing Supplies, Filtration & Sut
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Laboratory & manufacturing supplies
Filtration & single use technology
Regulated procurement environment
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 ensures sourcing strategies comply with GMP, regulatory, and technical requirements through close collaboration with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and R&D.
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
Laboratory & Manufacturing Supplies
Filtration & Single Use Technology
Regulated Procurement Environment
GMP Compliance
Supply Chain Optimization
Supplier Consolidation
Nice-to-have
Strategic Business Partnering
Driving Adoption Across Sites
High-Performance Culture
Value-Focused Supplier Relationships
Key Requirements
Minimum 10+ years' experience in strategic sourcing
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related discipline
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams
Experience in supplier consolidation and governance frameworks
Experience in Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) optimization