Michael Paige
Website:
michaelpage.com
Job details:
- Lead global procurement transformation at scale
- Drive AI, automation and operational excellence
About Our Client
Our client is a globally recognized healthcare innovator dedicated to improving lives through science, technology, and operational excellence. Operating at significant scale across international markets, the organization is investing heavily in procurement transformation, digital capabilities, and intelligent automation to create a more agile, efficient, and future-ready business. The culture encourages innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and purpose-driven leadership, offering executives the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both business performance and patient outcomes.
Job Description
The Head of Indirect Procurement Operations will be responsible for defining and executing the global vision for indirect procurement operations while ensuring seamless delivery across a complex and evolving stakeholder landscape.Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and execute the long-term operating strategy for global indirect procurement delivery.
- Lead and inspire large, globally distributed teams of procurement professionals and senior managers.
- Drive operational excellence through robust governance, KPI ownership, and continuous process improvement.
- Deliver cross-category operational consistency and harmonized procurement processes across regions.
- Champion digital transformation initiatives, including AI, automation, and self-service procurement solutions.
- Optimize procure-to-pay processes and maximize technology adoption to improve efficiency, transparency, and compliance.
- Act as the senior escalation point for critical operational, supplier, and stakeholder challenges.
- Drive enterprise-wide cost optimization, value creation, and supplier performance initiatives.
- Ensure strong governance, contract oversight, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with senior business leaders to translate procurement insights into strategic business outcomes.
The Successful Applicant
We're Looking For Someone Who Has
- 15+ years of progressive procurement experience across strategic and operational procurement environments.
- Deep expertise within the end-to-end procurement value chain, ideally with significant exposure to indirect spend categories.
- Demonstrated success leading large, globally distributed teams within complex matrix organizations.
- Strong experience driving procurement transformation, operating model redesign, and large-scale change programs.
- Proven ability to build credibility and influence senior executives across multiple business functions.
- Track record of delivering operational excellence, cost savings, and sustainable business value.
- Strong understanding of procurement technologies, digital procurement solutions, automation, and AI-enabled delivery models.
- Outstanding leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and change management capabilities.
- Strategic, collaborative, and enterprise-minded approach with a passion for continuous improvement.
- Degree qualified, preferably in Business, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to lead a globally significant procurement operations function.
- High-profile leadership position with substantial visibility across the organization.
- Ability to shape the future of procurement through AI, automation, and digital innovation.
- Exposure to executive stakeholders and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
- Opportunity to build and develop high-performing global teams.
- A purpose-driven environment where procurement excellence directly supports better healthcare outcomes.
- Competitive compensation, long-term career growth, and the chance to make a lasting global impact.
If this role aligns with your skills and experience, consider applying.
Contact
Quote job ref: JN-082026-7084583
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