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Procurement Lead, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Client:
Cpl Life Sciences
Location:
Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
26.08.2025
Expiry Date:
10.10.2025
Job Description:
Procurement Lead – Category Management
Location: Global (with flexibility) | Global Procurement
A healthcare company committed to innovation and advancing science to ensure access to treatments worldwide.
Global Procurement is transforming its partnership approach with the business and suppliers. The organization aims to build a leading procurement function that provides strategic value. We are seeking a Procurement Lead – Category Management to join the leadership team.
The Opportunity
Within Materials, Manufacturing & Capex Procurement Delivery, you will develop and implement a global Category Management approach. This senior, strategic role involves:
* Defining and leading the Category Management framework across Global Procurement.
* Developing best practices, processes, and tools for category strategy development and execution.
* Acting as a subject matter expert, coaching and enabling procurement managers and stakeholders across functions, business units, and geographies.
* Aligning with procurement strategy, digital initiatives, and business priorities.
* Driving capability building and continuous improvement within the procurement community.
Who You Are
We seek an experienced procurement leader with:
* 10+ years’ experience in global procurement, especially in strategic sourcing and category management.
* A proven record in leading procurement transformation and enabling frameworks across large organizations.
* Experience in a matrix, global environment, preferably with manufacturing, materials, or capex categories.
* Familiarity with digital procurement platforms and a passion for innovation and agile working.
* Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at multiple organizational levels.
Why Join?
Become part of a global, purpose-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and impact are central to the procurement function.
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