Director - Indirect Procurement - Pharmaceuticals

Director - Indirect Procurement | Global Leadership Opportunity

A leading pharmaceutical multinational manufacturing organization is looking for a seasoned procurement leader to drive enterprise-wide indirect procurement strategy across global operations. This is a highly strategic role with ownership of a significant indirect spend portfolio and responsibility for shaping sourcing excellence across multiple regions.

Key areas of responsibility:

- Lead global procurement strategies for CAPEX, engineering services, equipment, major capital projects, and MRO categories.

- Manage and optimize a large indirect spend portfolio.

- Drive supplier strategy, contract negotiations, OEM partnerships, and procurement governance across global operations.

- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, EHS, and senior leadership to influence business-critical investment decisions.

- Lead and develop global category teams covering engineering procurement, IT, professional services, facilities, travel, fleet, insurance, and other indirect categories.

We're keen to connect with leaders who bring:

- 15+ years of procurement experience within complex pharma manufacturing environments.

- Deep expertise across CAPEX procurement, engineering categories, MRO, supplier negotiations, and major project sourcing.

- Strong experience managing global suppliers, OEMs, EPC/EPCM partners, and cross-border procurement programs.

- A track record of delivering commercial value, cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and risk mitigation at scale.

This opportunity is ideal for procurement leaders who enjoy operating at the intersection of strategy, transformation, operational excellence, and stakeholder influence.