The Regional Category Manager leads the regional execution of global strategies for CMO and R&D categories, driving significant value through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration
Job Summary
The Regional Category Manager leads the regional execution of global strategies for CMO and R&D categories, driving significant value through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration.
This role manages complex stakeholder relationships globally, ensures alignment of procurement strategies with enterprise goals, and fosters a high-performance team culture.
CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader focused on innovative therapies and inclusion, employing 32,000 people worldwide and serving patients in more than 100 countries.
Matching Summary
The Regional Category Manager leads the regional execution of global strategies for CMO and R&D categories, driving significant value through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic sourcing and category management
Supplier relationship management
Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration
Global stakeholder management
Procurement policy and governance adherence
Team leadership and mentoring
Change management and innovation facilitation
Nice-to-have
Continuous improvement mindset
High-performance team culture
Global biotherapeutics industry knowledge
Ability to influence senior leaders
Risk management and mitigation
Multi-regional sourcing experience
Key Requirements
Minimum 7+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement leadership
Minimum 5+ years vendor relationship management in CMO/R&D
Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline