Senior Manager - Global Sourcing– Drug Product CMO

It began with a promise. More than 100 years ago, CSL was formed to save lives using the latest technologies. In the century since, CSL Behring has grown into a global biotechnology leader, driven by that same promise to save and improve lives.

We offer the broadest range of quality plasma-derived and recombinant therapies in our industry. Our ability to innovate and deliver life-saving medicines for patients with unmet medical needs around the world has earned us a reputation for always putting patients first.

We are CSL Behring and we are driven by our promise.

In this role, you will manage the Global Drug Product (DP) CMO portfolio as a Category within the Global Procurement organization as part of the Direct Material and External Sourcing team.

You are responsible for the development and execution of the DP CMO Category sourcing strategy across CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus, and CSL Vifor (the entire CSL Group) to ensure best value for CSL while managing risk and maintaining compliance in sourcing and procurement practices.

Supports development and execution of global initiatives across multiple regions.

This role will lead and / or support global sourcing or bid activities, lead sourcing projects and activities, build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders internal to CSL Group and within key regional vendors.

This position requires up to 40% business trips within Europe.

Role and 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
• Support diversity and inclusion by promoting utilization 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 supporting 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 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.
• 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.

Background education and pas experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement / Supply Chain Management preferred or related field.
• Post graduate business degree, MBA highly regarded.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in strategic sourcing or relevant experience
• Relevant graduate degree highly desirable
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry
• Preferable min 5 years demonstrable CDMO experience in a commercial, customer facing role
• Establishing CDMO relationships and technical transfer agreements / support
• Strong executive presence demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills with ability to build effective relationships and influence peers and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strength and ability to organize and lead global teams.
• Strong project management skills with ability to plan tasks, assign resources, manage progress, remove barriers, manage change, resolve conflict, build consensus, and motivate team members across multiple projects concurrently.

Our Benefits

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About CSL Behring

CSL Behring is a global leader in developing and delivering high-quality medicines that treat people with rare and serious diseases.

Our treatments offer promise for people in more than 100 countries living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas.

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