Your Role

The Sourcing Specialist for Raw Materials (APAC) will be responsible for Chemicals, Filtration, Single Use Technology, Labs & Manufacturing Supplies in APAC region, supporting across the CSL global enterprise.

As a member of the Global Directs Materials & External Supply Strategic Sourcing team you will be the representative of the Regional Raw Materials team, in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that underpin our global approach to deliver value and protect final product availability for our Patients.

Your Responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Category Manager - Raw Materials APAC you will ensure continuous and responsible supply to our production sites in Broadmeadows, Parkville, Tullamarine, and supporting lab and R&D facilities in the region including:

• Site delivery and performance across the entire portfolio of raw material categories
• 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
• Support ongoing performance and risk reporting within function and presenting to senior business leaders
• 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

• 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