At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global sourcing strategies and drive transformational projects for a major healthcare company.
- Company: Join CSL Group, a leader in the biopharmaceutical industry with a commitment to innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on innovation and compliance in a global context.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on global sourcing while collaborating with senior stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in sourcing, negotiation, and strategic management.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
The Director - Commercial Sourcing is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of global category management strategies across CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus, CSL Vifor, and CSL Plasma (CSL Group) to ensure best possible value for CSL while managing risk and maintaining compliance in sourcing practices.
The Director - Commercial Sourcing will be directly involved in coordinating and advocating major global sourcing or bid activities, driving key transformational projects, ensuring contemporary and fit for purpose Supplier Relationship Management strategies are deployed in line with the business, with strategic partners, and building and maintaining relationships with key senior stakeholders within the CSLG and with C‑Suite representatives with large, global vendors.
The Director – Commercial Sourcing will lead a "Center of Excellence" approach to sourcing projects across all the Agency, External Affairs, Public Relations, Medical, Sales, and Communications categories. The Director will lead and coordinate cross‑functional operational projects and EPLT as required.
Reports To: Global Head of Indirect Procurement
Direct Reports: 3–6 direct reports plus matrix global teams
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop Plans aligned to CSL Global and Procurement Strategy
- Define multi‑year strategies aligned to CSL enterprise goals.
- Establish targets, lead transformation initiatives, and ensure compliance with sourcing governance.
- Develop and implement annual action plans for relevant categories based on the Procurement Strategy and other relevant business strategies within CSL Group (Behring, Seqirus, Vifor, and Plasma) to ensure clear objectives and action plans resulting in the reduction of the total cost of ownership and risk, while increasing innovation, stakeholder engagement, compliance, and quality.
- Monitor and enforce compliance to the Global Sourcing and Procurement Policy.
- Establish and Maintain Effective Category Management and Bid Management.
- Oversee global category portfolios, lead major negotiations, establish governance councils, and drive TCO optimization.
- 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 effectively leading key sourcing activities, including negotiations, that deliver lower cost of ownership, lower risk, higher quality, increased innovation, and better supply performance.
- Lead complex business negotiations.
Director of Commercial Sourcing employer: CSL
At Seqirus UK in Liverpool, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. As the Director of Commercial Sourcing, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative projects while working alongside senior stakeholders and global vendors, ensuring your contributions are impactful and valued. We offer competitive benefits, a commitment to employee growth, and a dynamic environment that encourages professional development and excellence in sourcing practices.
