Director, Global Category Lead - Automation & CSV

In this role, you will lead multiple global Category Management teams and you will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of category management strategies across the entire CSL group to ensure best possible value for CSL while managing risk and maintaining compliance in procurement practices.

You will be directly involved in major local to global sourcing or bid activities, driving key transformational projects, and building and maintaining relationships with key senior stakeholders internal to CSL Group and within large, global vendors.

You will report to Head of Global Procurement Capex MRO | FM & RE and will be leading one or more global teams members including, between category specialist and regional category manager as well as indirect dotted line report across the global team.

In this role, domestic travel are required (up to 10%) as well as international travels (up to 25%)

Role and responsibilities.

Develop Plans aligned to CSL Global and Procurement Strategy

• Develop and implement global category strategies for both the categories in scope in alignment with corporate strategy and other relevant business strategies within CSL to ensure clear objectives and action plans for Global Category Management Lead roles resulting in the reduction of the total cost of ownership and risk, while increasing innovation, customer service, compliance, and quality.
• Take a leadership position and drive collaborate with the respective business unit on complex problem resolution, investigative data analytics, process reengineering and establishment of a sustainable program that will fill a global need while being consistent within all Company areas affected.
• Lead and manage key projects that involve redesign of global strategy, business models and overall ways of working. Drive year over year financial improvements while ensuring operational excellence.

Establish and Maintain Effective Category Management and Bid Management

• Drive value from the global category(s) by defining and implementing effective category management strategies; establishing and managing Councils for business-critical commodities aligned with the evolving business requirements and are effectively leading key sourcing activities, including negotiations, that to deliver lower cost of ownership, lower risk, higher quality, and better supply performance.
• Lead complex and business negotiations with major key suppliers and provide advice for regional sourcing as required.
• Conduct business with integrity, in accordance with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and anti-bribery requirements and supports diversity and inclusion by promoting utilization of small, disadvantaged and/or diverse suppliers.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

• Establish and manage SRM processes with suppliers within the category as per supplier segmentation, including risk management strategies in accordance with global policies, to enhance relationships and innovations with suppliers to deliver required supply, quality, service, continuous improvement, and innovation while minimizing costs for CSL and develop processes to measure value beyond savings in line with CSL’s values and Procurement strategy.
• Implement Global procedures to ensure execution of sourcing activities in compliance with CSL Sourcing Policy, Code of Responsible Business Practices, and all other compliance standards.
• Strictly adhere to the CSL Supplier Risk Management policies and procedures. Utilize the CSL Supplier Risk Management tools as appropriate.

Supply Performance Management, including management of Key Performance Indicators

• Responsible for monitoring Supply Performance KPIs and conducting regular Operational Reviews as per Procurement’s Governance processes with supporting analysis and reporting from the Centre of Excellence and ensuring any Category Management roles within the team also review and manage Supplier performance to meet agreed standards.

Develop Talent

• Lead, motivate and develop employees within the Procurement organization including effective long-term talent development, succession planning and performance managing with a focus on supporting employees to meet or exceed performance expectations while demonstrating CSL Values.

Manage Key Internal and External Stakeholders and Partners Relationships

• Build and maintain effective professional relationships with senior, internal stakeholders and senior external executives within large vendors to deliver upon Procurement’s objectives by ongoing discussions and participation in formal teams and groups with senior leaders in CSL and external vendors to manage supplier performance, issues, procurement improvement initiatives and other broader business issues.

Drive Innovation

• Lead and participate in global transformation projects and continuous improvement initiatives as required to ensure the delivery of targeted benefits.

Background education and experience

• Master’s degree in Procurement / Engineering/ I&T Supply Chain Management preferred or related field.
• Post graduate business degree, MBA highly regarded.
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in strategic sourcing or relevant experience in sourcing industrial automation, building automation, I&T SW and HW, SW and HW commissioning and validation (CSV). Knowledge of cyber security to network and or connected industrial equipment.
• Minimum 2 years senior leadership experience, preferably of a global team.
• Minimum 5 years in global team management.
• Strong communication and influencing skills and ability to deal with ambiguity and building bridges.
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry or related industry preferred but not essential.

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About CSL Behring

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