CSL Limited

Sourcing Lead - Enabling Functions

CSL Limited$122K — $153K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field.
  • 7+ years' experience in procurement or strategic sourcing.
  • Experience managing complex sourcing and supplier negotiations.
  • Strong commercial acumen and contract management expertise.
  • Familiarity with procurement systems, data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement strategic sourcing initiatives within $500K to ~$50M range.
  • Lead supplier evaluations and manage negotiations and contracts.
  • Oversee contract lifecycle, including compliance and performance tracking.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and Centres of Excellence for sourcing support.
  • Utilize market intelligence and data insights to enhance sourcing strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethical standards.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities to broaden category leadership experience.
  • Potential to drive significant cost savings through data-driven strategies.
  • Opportunity to work at an enterprise level and influence strategic decision-making.
  • Engagement with senior stakeholders for career growth.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Lead - Enabling Functions to join our Global Procurement team. This role is responsible for the design, execution, and delivery of strategic sourcing initiatives across enabling function categories, driving value, compliance, and strong supplier outcomes.

As a Sourcing Lead, you will manage high-value sourcing activities (typically $500K to ~$50M), collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and Centres of Excellence, and contribute to year-on-year savings through data-driven sourcing strategies and effective supplier engagement.

This is a strong opportunity for procurement professionals looking to broaden category leadership experience, deepen commercial capability, and operate at an enterprise level.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, execute, and deliver strategic sourcing initiatives aligned to business and procurement objectives, managing values from $500K to ~$50M.
  • Lead supplier evaluation, selection, negotiation, and contract execution to deliver value, compliance, and quality outcomes.
  • Manage contract lifecycle activities, including compliance, renewals, amendments, and performance tracking.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders, Category Leaders, and Centres of Excellence to drive enterprise-wide sourcing outcomes.
  • Leverage market intelligence and data insights to inform sourcing decisions and identify value opportunities.
  • Ensure all activities comply with procurement policies, governance, and ethical standards.


Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related discipline is required.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS) are desirable.

Experience & Capabilities
  • 7+ years' experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management roles.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex sourcing and supplier negotiations.
  • Strong commercial acumen with hands-on contract management experience.
  • Confidence working with procurement systems, data analysis, and reporting.
  • Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and suppliers.


The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $122,000 - $153,000. Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity.

Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.
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About CSL Limited

CSL Limited is a global biotechnology company that develops and delivers innovative biotherapies and influenza vaccines to protect public health. They have a focus on rare and serious diseases, and their products are used in more than 70 countries. CSL Limited was founded in 1916 in Australia, and has since grown to become one of the largest biotech companies in the world. They have a strong commitment to research and development, and invest heavily in new technologies and therapies. CSL Limited is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and the NASDAQ, and has a market capitalization of over $100 billion.
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