Global Category Lead - CMO's

This leadership role will be a key part of the CMO Sourcing team and be accountable for delivering own category targets, in addition to establishing targets with the CMO’s to identify further TCO value across the enterprise, including addressing Capacity, Quality, Service, Cost and Scarcity constraints, whilst introducing and leveraging industry leading innovation into the business. This Leader will be accountable for establishing recommendations and action plans to support technical transfers, address risks and deliver further benefit, whilst also being a crucial leader in the deployment and execution of these strategies within the business.

This role includes global development and accountability for targets, timelines and resource plans, in alignment with global direct sourcing, External Supply Integration and E2E Manufacturing in support of CSL’s 2030-2035 vision. Responsible for cross-functional executive stakeholder engagement, the position holder will lead a global team of ~3 Procurement professionals to ensure continued Supply Chain Reliability, Quality Improvements, Supplier Innovation and Strategy Execution.

This leader will have a significant influence on shaping strategies across the network and removing complexity from the manufacturing supply chain. Product Safety across CSL’s business operations whilst mitigating risk and delivering year on year multi-million dollar value is expected.

This position will provide senior level executive level engagement with critical CMO partners, to CEO level, to assist in management of relationships whilst developing and inspiring their people to form a high performing team. This role will be crucial at providing a robust and comprehensive market assessment for how these external partners can drive innovation, speed, agility and cost improvements to enable CSL to efficiently scale to our 2035 aspirations.

Responsibilities:

Develop Plans aligned to CSL Global and Procurement Strategy

• Develop and implement annual action plans for strategic vendors based on the Global Category Strategy and business needs to ensure clear objectives and action plans resulting in the reduction of the total cost of ownership and risk, while increasing innovation, customer service, compliance and quality.

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 negotiations with suppliers and provide advice and coaching to local sourcing roles 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 utilisation of small, disadvantaged and/or diverse suppliers.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

• 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 critical suppliers with a focus on assurance of supply, quality, service, continuous improvement, and innovation while minimizing costs for CSL and develop processes to measure value above and 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. 

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. 
• Leverage value from supplier relationships to create value beyond the contract
• Implement risk mitigation strategies to protect the on-going interests of CSL and our reputation

Develop Talent

Lead, motivate and develop employees within the Procurement organisation 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. 
• Lead annual opportunity analysis forums with cross functional stakeholders and key supplier partners to replenish idea and initiative pipeline to continually generate value to the business and reduction of Cost of Goods Sold.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement / Supply Chain Management preferred or related field
• Post graduate business degree, MBA highly regarded
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in strategic sourcing, contract manufacturing or relevant experience
• Preferable 2 years leadership experience of a global/regional team
• Relevant graduate degree highly desirable
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry or related industry preferred but not essential
• Preferable 3-5 years demonstrable CDMO experience as it relates to pharma / bio industry
• Establishing CDMO relationships and technical transfer agreements / support
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex supply agreements
• Fluency in English

Travel Requirements

• Domestic travel as required (10-20%)
• International travel as required (10-20%)

Travel requirements will vary depending upon where the incumbent is based.