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