Senior Manager, Tech Scouting & Innovation

Haleon

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10+ years operational procurement experience
Contract manufacturing partner sourcing
Supplier relationship management
** Haleon is seeking a Senior Manager for Tech Scouting & Innovation to lead sourcing and supplier management for contract manufacturing partners. This role focuses on technology scouting, innovation, and collaboration with internal teams to support product development and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards. **

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for leading sourcing and supplier management activities across a portfolio of external manufacturing partners with a strong focus on technology scouting.
  • The position requires identifying, evaluating, and onboarding contract manufacturers with advanced capabilities to support Haleon's growth and product innovation agenda.
  • Candidates must partner with R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and compliance with quality standards.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Haleon is seeking a Senior Manager for Tech Scouting & Innovation to lead sourcing and supplier management for contract manufacturing partners. This role focuses on technology scouting, innovation, and collaboration with internal teams to support product development and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years operational procurement experience
  • Contract manufacturing partner sourcing
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Cost benchmarking and negotiation
  • Supply chain risk assessment

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in matrix global organizations
  • Sustainability and ESG integration
  • Digital manufacturing trends knowledge
  • Co-development partnership driving
  • Agile performance-focused culture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business, Finance, or related field
  • 10+ years of operational procurement experience
  • Strong expertise in contract negotiation and supplier management

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