Global Category Lead - Laboratory & Manufacturing Supplies, Filtration & Sut
cslbehring.de
Global category management
Strategic sourcing
Supplier governance frameworks
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 ensures consistent use of approved suppliers, catalogs, and contracts, minimizing off-channel spend and maximizing network-wide sourcing leverage.
In addition, 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
Global Category Management
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Governance Frameworks
Demand Channelling
GMP-aligned Sourcing Practices
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Optimization
Nice-to-have
Cross-functional Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Continuous Improvement
High-Performance Culture
Key Requirements
Minimum 10+ years' experience
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related discipline
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams
Experience in supplier consolidation and governance frameworks
Experience in VMI optimization
Track record of managing complex supplier relationships