Procurement Lead

Overview

As healthcare evolves, Global Procurement is transforming how it partners with the business and suppliers. The organisation is building a best-in-class procurement function that delivers true strategic value — and is now looking for a Procurement Lead – Category Management to join its leadership team.

Within the Materials, Manufacturing & Capex Procurement Delivery group, you will shape and embed a global approach to Category Management . This is a senior, strategic role where you will:

• Define and lead the Category Management framework across Global Procurement.
• Develop best practices, processes, and tools that enable excellence in category strategy development and execution.
• Act as a subject matter expert , coach and enabler — working closely with procurement managers and stakeholders across functions, business units, and geographies.
• Ensure alignment with the overall procurement strategy, digital initiatives, and business priorities.
• Drive adoption, capability building, and continuous improvement across the procurement community.

Who You Are

We are looking for an experienced procurement leader who brings:

• 10+ years' experience in global procurement, with expertise in strategic sourcing and category management .
• A strong track record in leading procurement transformation , building frameworks, and enabling adoption across large organisations.
• Experience working in a matrix, global environment , ideally with exposure to manufacturing, materials, or capex categories.
• Familiarity with digital procurement platforms and a commitment to innovation and agile ways of working.
• Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organisation.

Why Join?

You will be part of a truly global, purpose-driven company, working in a forward-looking procurement organisation where innovation, collaboration and impact are at the heart of everything.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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