Global Category Lead - Laboratory & Manufacturing Supplies, Filtration & Sut
CSL BEHRING
Multiple Locations
Category strategy execution
Supplier governance frameworks
Demand channelling
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.
CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives, focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies.
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 execution
Supplier governance frameworks
Demand channelling
Supplier consolidation
Inventory optimization
GMP compliance
Nice-to-have
Cross-functional collaboration
Stakeholder engagement
Continuous improvement mindset
High-performance culture
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related discipline
Minimum 10+ years' experience in strategic sourcing or procurement leadership
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams
Experience in supplier consolidation and VMI optimization
Track record of managing complex supplier relationships