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

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