Global Category Lead - Laboratory & Manufacturing Supplies, Filtration & Sut
CSL Behring
Laboratory & manufacturing supplies
Filtration & single use technology
Regulated procurement strategies
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 leads supplier consolidation and standardization initiatives to reduce complexity and validation burden for process-critical materials.
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 strategies
Supplier consolidation initiatives
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) optimization
GMP, regulatory, and technical requirements
Nice-to-have
Drive innovation and collaboration
Foster a collaborative culture
Enhance user experience
Support audit readiness
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related discipline
Minimum 10+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement leadership
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams
Experience in supplier consolidation, governance frameworks, and VMI optimization
Track record of managing complex supplier relationships
Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement