Your Role
The Sourcing Specialist for Raw Materials (APAC) will be responsible for chemicals, filtration, single-use technology, labs and manufacturing supplies in the APAC region, supporting across the CSL global enterprise.
Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Regional Category Manager - Raw Materials APAC, ensure continuous and responsible supply to production sites in Broadmeadows, Parkville, Tullamarine, and lab and R&D facilities in the region.
* Partner with senior business stakeholders and partners to identify sourcing needs, conduct buyer/market profiles, share marketplace trends, share best practices, and define acceptable service levels.
* Leading RFx activities for new and existing opportunities, negotiate contracts, and coordinate supplier integration plans with internal stakeholders.
* Manage and own key and critical supplier relationships with focus on performance management KPI's and continuous improvement.
* Conducting regular Operational Reviews as per Procurement's Governance processes.
* Ensure clear objectives and sourcing strategies in the reduction of the total cost of ownership and risk, while increasing innovation, sustainability, customer service, compliance and quality.
* Participate in global transformation projects and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of targeted benefits.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, communications or equivalent.
* 3-5 years' procurement/supply management experience, within the pharmaceutical industry or related regulated industry preferred but not essential.
* Collaboration skills and demonstrable experience influencing peers and key stakeholders in a global matrix organisation.
* Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Relationship Management knowledge and execution.