Director Global Procurement - Logistics & Warehousing

About the role

CSL is looking for a Director of Global Procurement for its logistics and warehousing categories. The position is full-time and permanent, with available locations in Switzerland (Glattbrugg or Bern) or the United Kingdom (Maidenhead), and requires 10-30% domestic and international travel. The Director acts as a strategic business partner to CSL's logistics and supply chain organisations and works closely with senior supply chain leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Develop plans aligned with CSL Global and Procurement strategy, and annual and long-term plans for logistics and warehousing categories, reducing total cost of ownership and risk while improving innovation, customer service, compliance and quality.
• Develop strategies for 3PL/4PL warehousing, air and sea freight, freight packaging equipment, road freight, courier services and global trade compliance, and drive year-over-year cost savings.
• Lead supplier consolidation, segmentation and supply management processes for key suppliers, and negotiate with key suppliers while coaching sourcing teams.
• Manage global logistics and warehousing strategies, category management and bid management, including councils for business-critical commodities.
• Establish and oversee supplier relationship management (SRM) processes, including risk management, supplier segmentation and supply performance KPIs.
• Ensure sourcing complies with CSL's sourcing policy, code of responsible business practices and anti-bribery requirements, and promote the use of small, disadvantaged and diverse suppliers.
• Build relationships with global senior executives and major suppliers, and lead global transformation projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop talent, including long-term talent development, succession planning and performance management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management preferred or related field; postgraduate business degree, MBA highly regarded.
• At least 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing or equivalent, with leadership experience leading a global team.
• Deep understanding of logistics and warehousing categories and ability to develop sourcing strategies.
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry or a related industry preferred but not essential.

Required skills

• Category management, strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Project management, stakeholder management and negotiation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.