Director, Global Procurement

Summary

Join Telix Pharmaceuticals as the Director of Global Procurement, leading strategic and tactical procurement activities worldwide. You will develop and execute a global procurement framework, overseeing vendor selection, negotiations, and contract management. This role requires expertise in supplier relationships, strategic sourcing, and procurement analytics. You will manage a global procurement team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. The position demands strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, along with a deep understanding of procurement best practices. Telix offers competitive salaries, bonuses, an equity-based incentive program, generous vacation, paid wellness days, and support for learning and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/commerce, supply chain, or engineering/science required
• 10+ years in strategic sourcing or senior procurement role in a commercial operating environment working across business functions and global teams
• Proven experience in global procurement strategy development, strategic sourcing, and supplier management
• Well-developed negotiation and vendor engagement and contract development skills to take a lead role on key supply and vendor agreements and contract negotiations
• Sound financial analysis and cost modelling experience and capability to assess and breakdown procurement spend and practice and working with Finance and key stakeholders to build business cases that deliver on budget and business deliverables and outcomes
• Strong ability to engage and partner with internal stakeholders to assess business needs across multiple operating groups and develop solutions and outcomes that deliver on organization plans to budget and specification
• Knowledge of sustainability practices in procurement and supply chain management
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop talent in a diverse, global team
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and senior leadership
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, supplier risk management, and global supply chain operations
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on achieving results and optimizing procurement processes
• Ability to work in a hyper faced-paced, global environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• High level of strategic thinking, combined with the ability to execute tactically and achieve operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the global procurement strategy, aligning with overall corporate objectives and business needs
• Lead the global strategic sourcing process, including identifying, evaluating, and selecting key suppliers across all categories (IT, raw materials, services, direct, indirect, etc.)
• Drive initiatives that focus on supplier innovation, long-term relationships, and collaborative partnerships with key suppliers to improve quality, reduce costs, and enhance value
• Develop and manage the global supplier base to optimize performance, cost-efficiency, and supply chain resilience
• Lead high-value contract negotiations, ensuring that contracts are in compliance with corporate policies and deliver maximum value to the organization
• Work closely with senior executives and functional leaders to ensure that procurement strategies support broader business goals, including sustainability and risk management objectives
• Oversee day-to-day procurement activities, ensuring the timely and cost-effective purchasing of goods and services for global operations
• Lead the tactical procurement team to ensure compliance with global procurement policies, effective supplier selection, and streamlined purchasing processes
• Ensure operational procurement efficiency, including purchase order management, invoice processing, and supplier relationship management
• Continuously assess and optimize procurement workflows, focusing on speed, accuracy, and cost control across regions
• Manage and mentor a diverse global procurement team, including category managers, procurement analysts, buyers, and other key personnel
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and professional development
• Develop training programs and provide ongoing education to ensure the team remains at the forefront of procurement best practices, technology, and industry trends
• Build a strong, cross-functional collaboration with finance, legal, IT, and other business units to ensure alignment of procurement strategies with business goals
• Monitor supplier performance and risk management to ensure that all procurement activities align with the company’s risk management strategy
• Manage the global supplier compliance program, ensuring all suppliers adhere to ethical, legal, and quality standards
• Ensure procurement practices meet regulatory requirements in all relevant jurisdictions
• Ensure all procurement processes and activities comply with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) regulations, maintaining robust internal controls and mitigating financial and operational risks
• Drive procurement analytics to measure performance, identify savings opportunities, and track key procurement metrics (e.g., cost savings, supplier performance, contract compliance)
• Provide strategic insights and regular reporting to senior leadership on procurement performance, savings achievements, supplier performance, and market trends
• Continuously monitor market conditions and industry trends to inform strategic procurement decisions
• Develop and manage the procurement budget, ensuring that procurement activities are executed within budgetary constraints while achieving cost savings
• Track procurement savings targets and report on progress against financial objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate finance or business qualifications preferred
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) certification or similar procurement certifications preferred
• Previous experience in advanced pharmaceutical environment preferred
• Prior experience working in clinical sourcing is highly preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Annual performance-based bonuses
• An equity-based incentive program
• Generous vacation
• Paid wellness days
• Support for learning and development
• Hybrid and remote employees located all around the world