Procurement Lead

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Procurement Lead in Sheffield to shape the global approach to Category Management. The role involves defining frameworks, developing best practices, and guiding procurement transformation. Candidates should have over 10 years of global procurement experience and a strong track record in strategic sourcing. Join a purpose-driven team focused on innovation and impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in global procurement, specializing in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Proven track record in leading procurement transformation.
• Experience in a matrix, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Category Management framework across Global Procurement.
• Develop best practices, processes, and tools for category strategy development.
• Act as a subject matter expert, coaching procurement managers.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

Digital procurement platforms

Job description

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Procurement Lead, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: Cpl Life Sciences

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

Job Description:

Procurement Lead – Category Management

Location: Global (with flexibility) | Global Procurement

A healthcare company dedicated to innovation and advancing science to provide access to treatments worldwide.

Global Procurement is transforming its partnership approach with the business and suppliers. The team aims to build a best-in-class procurement function delivering strategic value. We are seeking a Procurement Lead – Category Management to join the leadership team.

The Opportunity

Sitting within the Materials, Manufacturing & Capex Procurement Delivery group, you will shape and embed a global approach to Category Management. This senior, strategic role involves:

• Defining and leading the Category Management framework across Global Procurement.
• Developing best practices, processes, and tools for category strategy development and execution.
• Acting as a subject matter expert, coaching and enabling procurement managers and stakeholders across functions, business units, and geographies.
• Ensuring alignment with procurement strategy, digital initiatives, and business priorities.
• Driving adoption, capability building, and continuous improvement within procurement.

Who You Are

We seek an experienced procurement leader with:

• 10+ years’ experience in global procurement, specializing in strategic sourcing and category management.
• A proven track record in leading procurement transformation, developing frameworks, and enabling adoption at large organizations.
• Experience in a matrix, global environment, preferably with manufacturing, materials, or capex categories.
• Familiarity with digital procurement platforms and a commitment to innovation and agile practices.
• Strong leadership, coaching, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence at multiple organizational levels.

Why Join?

Be part of a global, purpose-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and impact are core values, working in a forward-looking procurement organization.