Category Lead - It & Automation

CSL Behring

7+ years procurement experience
It & automation category expertise
Global stakeholder engagement
The role is responsible for securing maximum value from an external spend of $450M+ by delivering year-on-year multi-million-dollar savings

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for securing maximum value from an external spend of $450M+ by delivering year-on-year multi-million-dollar savings.
  • As the Global SME for IT categories including Hardware, Software, and Data Centers, the lead will drive innovation and mitigate supply risks.
  • CSL Behring offers a culture focused on inclusion and belonging, supporting a diverse workforce to deliver lifesaving therapies globally.

Matching Summary

The role is responsible for securing maximum value from an external spend of $450M+ by delivering year-on-year multi-million-dollar savings.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years procurement experience
  • IT & Automation category expertise
  • Global stakeholder engagement
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Strategic sourcing strategy development
  • Contract negotiation over $500K
  • Cost reduction and TCO analysis

Nice-to-have

  • MBA or postgraduate business degree
  • Experience in multi-site organizations
  • Data analytics and investigative skills
  • Process reengineering capabilities
  • Diversity and inclusion promotion
  • Change initiative leadership
  • Market intelligence sharing

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management
  • Minimum 7+ years in procurement or category management
  • Demonstrated success in developing category strategies
  • Strong negotiation abilities for complex contracts
  • Ability to work across time zones with global stakeholders

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