Associate Director, Procurement Enablement – ESG, Governance, Training & Development

Biopharma Careers; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Behring in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior Procurement governance leader to shape the governance framework, drive ESG procurement, and develop capabilities across the global function. You will partner with the CPO, leadership teams, HR and stakeholders to mature procurement and enable organizational effectiveness.

You will lead capability-building initiatives, drive new processes and operating models, and ensure high standards of performance and compliance while delivering tangible

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, procurement or related discipline required.
• Postgraduate certifications in procurement operations, governance, or process improvement desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own the Procurement Governance Framework, policies and procedures.
• Define and execute the ESG procurement roadmap and monitor ESG reporting.
• Establish and lead the Global Procurement Academy and learning pathways.
• Lead capability-building and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Own procurement savings governance and executive reporting.

Skills

Governance

ESG

Talent development

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, procurement

Postgraduate qualifications (Lean Six Sigma etc.)

Tools

Procurement systems

Analytics

Job description

Responsible for shaping the future capabilities, governance framework, and sustainability agenda of Global Procurement.

The role partners with the CPO, Procurement Leadership Team, HR, and business stakeholders to strengthen procurement maturity, enable organizational effectiveness, develop future talent, and drive sustainable procurement practices.

The position serves as a key transformation leader supporting the long-term evolution of the Procurement function.

Key Accountabilities

Procurement Governance

• Own the Procurement Governance Framework, including policies, procedures, standards, and decision-making processes.
• Ensure governance remains effective, scalable, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement controls and compliance processes.

ESG & Sustainable Procurement

• Define and execute the Procurement ESG roadmap.
• Partner with sourcing and category teams to embed ESG principles into procurement activities.
• Monitor ESG performance and reporting.

Capability & Talent Development

• Establish and lead the Global Procurement Academy.
• Define capability frameworks, learning pathways, and development programs.
• Partner with HR and Procurement Leadership on talent and succession strategies.

Change & Transformation

• Lead capability-building and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Drive adoption of new processes, tools, and operating models.
• Develop communication and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Drive effective communication, engagement, and alignment across Procurement and key business stakeholders.

Performance & Value Governance

• Own procurement savings governance and reporting methodology.
• Support executive reporting and performance transparency.
• Partner with analytics teams to enhance procurement insights and decision-making.

Leadership Expectations

• Lead through influence rather than direct authority.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across Procurement, Finance, Shared Services, HR, and the Business.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Procurement Leadership Team.
• Drive change and deliver results in a complex global environment.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related discipline is required.
• Postgraduate qualifications or certifications in procurement operations, governance, or process improvement (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) are desirable

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in procurement operations, shared services, or governance roles.
• Proven success in managing procurement execution teams and driving operational performance.
• Strong background in compliance, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and shared service environments.
• Experience in procurement transformation, management consulting, procurement excellence, organizational development, or capability building

About CSL Behring

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.

CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/ .

Our Benefits

For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL .

You Belong at CSL

At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement .