Job Description
A global life sciences organisation is seeking a Market Solutions Lead to join its Global Procurement Strategy & Solutions function.
This role is focused on developing and delivering market- and supplier-led solutions that address complex business challenges and create enterprise value beyond traditional procurement cost savings.
You will lead a medium to large global team, owning a portfolio of cross-category initiatives and working closely with senior business stakeholders, suppliers, and internal experts to co-create innovative, scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and prioritise a global portfolio of solution initiatives across multiple business areas
* Guide and develop a high-performing, international team
* Translate business challenges into clear, actionable solution opportunities
* Design and deliver supplier- and market-driven solutions, frameworks, and services
* Engage senior stakeholders to align on problem statements and co-create outcomes
* Identify and leverage external innovation to accelerate value realisation
* Operate effectively within a complex, matrix organisation
About You
* Extensive experience in procurement, procurement strategy, supply chain advisory, or consulting
* Proven track record delivering enterprise-level initiatives beyond cost reduction
* Comfortable working across categories rather than owning a single spend area
* Strong stakeholder management, storytelling, and influencing skills
* Experience leading teams in a global, matrix environment
* Strategic, solution-oriented mindset with a bias for execution
* Degree in business or life sciences preferred
* Fluent business-level English