Global Category Lead - Laboratory & Manufacturing Supplies, Filtration & Sut

CSL Behring

Category strategy development and execution
Supplier governance frameworks
Demand channeling and procurement compliance
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

  • Category strategy development and execution
  • Supplier governance frameworks
  • Demand channeling and procurement compliance
  • Supplier consolidation and standardization
  • Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) optimization
  • GMP-aligned sourcing practices

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Stakeholder engagement and change management
  • Team capability building and mentorship

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10+ years' experience in strategic sourcing or procurement leadership
  • 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

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