Sr. Global Procurement Lead

The Opportunity QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritises actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

Due to growth, we are looking to hire a Senior Global Procurement Lead to join our team based in Pencoed. This is a permanent job opportunity working on a hybrid working model, reporting to the Director, Global Procurement, Instruments and Automation.

Your new role:

• As the Senior Global Procurement Lead you will be responsible for developing category strategies for assigned categories, leading contract negotiations, optimising total cost, mitigating risk, and managing supplier selection and performance.
• This role leads productivity and sourcing initiatives and aligns procurement decisions with business objectives through strong market insight, commercial expertise, and cross-functional leadership.
• The position partners with functional teams to support continuous improvement, supplier changes, new product launches, and strategic business reviews.

What you’ll be doing:

• Category Strategy – Develop and implement category strategies for finished goods contract manufacturing and other assigned categories. Manage a strategic supplier portfolio to ensure supply continuity, manage total cost, identify risks, and monitor market conditions for opportunities and threats.
• Supply Agreements and RFI/RFPs - Lead RFIs/RFPs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations across multiple sites and business units. Execute and manage supply agreements, ensuring compliance with delivery, capacity, cost, quality, and change-management requirements.
• Supplier Relationship Management - Own supplier relationship management for strategic suppliers, including performance metrics, scorecards, and business reviews. Monitor supplier capacity, resolve escalated supply issues, and ensure adherence to supplier governance and Approved Supplier List standards.
• Negotiations - Serve as lead negotiator for complex, high-value sourcing initiatives. Apply strong business and financial acumen to balance cost, quality, delivery, and risk in all commercial decisions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration - Partner with Supply Chain, R&D, Product Management, Quality, and Finance to align sourcing decisions with operational and financial priorities. Influence cross-functional decision-making to drive value, compliance, and service performance.
• Continuous Improvement & Productivity - Identify and execute productivity and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with sourcing and business strategies, such as cost reduction, inventory optimisation, yield improvement, and supplier process enhancements.
• New Product Introduction & Innovation Support - Execute sourcing and supplier strategies that support new product development, ensuring technical, cost, quality, and innovation objectives are met.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement.
• Proven experience leading complex, high-value negotiations and sourcing initiatives with proven results.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including total cost of ownership (TCO), cost modelling, and supplier economics.
• Demonstrated experience managing critical suppliers and leading multiple supplier performance initiatives and projects related to current work or as required projects outside work scope.
• Proven ability to partner with and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent business communication and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Exposure to global sourcing and multi-regional supply markets.
• Experience managing new product launches, supplier transitions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Formal training or certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, MBA) is preferred.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Salary Reviews
• Attractive Pension Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical (If applicable)
• LinkedIn Learning
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Onsite Gym
• Subsidised Canteen
• 25 days Holidays + 8 Bank Holidays (Milestone Increases Available)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Reward & Recognition Programmes
• State-Of-The-Art facilities
• Exceptional career developmental prospects
• Strong culture centred around collaboration & customer focus.

Equal Opportunities Statement: QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@quidelortho.com.