Haleon
Principal,Materials&PackagingSolutionLead
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“Principal, Materials & Packaging Solution Lead at Haleon. Skills: Materials & Packaging Solution, Digital Strategy & Transformation, Sourcing Excellence, Data & Analytics. Translate procurement digital strategy. Execute digital strategy for sourcing”
What You'll Achieve.
enhance efficiency; enhance transparency; enhance value delivery; build a modern, digitally enabled set of processes and analytics; cost savings; supplier performance; risk metrics; predictive analytics for demand; predictive analytics for pricing trends; predictive analytics for supply risk; Reduce cycle times for sourcing and supplier onboarding; Improve visibility into tier-2/3 suppliers; Support ESG and compliance tracking; value realization
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills with minimal oversight
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Risk Management, or any Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, 15+ years of experience in procurement, digital transformation, or procurement technology, experience implementing procurement platforms (e. g. , SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, Ivalua), with focus on systems and tools, Proven track record of delivering automation and process transformation initiatives, Solid understanding of procurement best practices, policies, and tools, Experience managing large, complex projects and end-to-end service / operations delivery, skills in automation technologies (RPA, AI, workflow tools), data analytics, and dashboarding, High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (especially PowerPoint and Excel), High level of fluency in spoken and written English, analytical, written, verbal communication, and influencing skills, including creating executive-level presentations and business cases, Demonstrated ability to manage teams directly and influence stakeholders indirectly, including senior leaders, Experience working in matrixed and globally distributed environments, Ability to perform effectively under high-pressure conditions and tight deadlines, problem-solving skills with minimal oversight and high learning agility
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Risk Management, or related fields, Procurement or related professional certifications (e. g. , CPSM, CPIM, PMP), Experience specifically leading global or enterprise-wide procurement digital transformations, Proven capability to motivate, coach, mentor, and develop team members, change management mindset with the ability to partner across functions to drive adoption, Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and knowledge sharing
What You'll Do.
Translate procurement digital strategy
Execute digital strategy for sourcing
Identify automation opportunities
Optimize sourcing processes
Lead implementation of procurement technologies
Drive adoption of digital tools
Partner with category managers
Enhance sourcing strategies
Enable should-cost modeling
Enable clean-sheet analysis
Enable digital RFx processes
Improve supplier selection
Improve contract lifecycle management
Establish data governance
Leverage predictive analytics
Drive implementation of digital supplier collaboration platforms
Enhance transparency with suppliers
Enhance real-time communication
Drive supplier innovation programs
Map procurement processes
Optimize procurement processes
Deploy automation for sourcing activities
Reduce cycle times for sourcing
Reduce cycle times for supplier onboarding
Integrate digital tools for supply risk monitoring
Integrate digital tools for risk mitigation
Improve visibility into tier-2/3 suppliers
Support compliance tracking
Act as bridge between departments
Lead change management for digital adoption
Lead training for digital adoption
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely with manufacturing sites (planners and finance) and procurement buyers; works at the intersection of Procurement, Technology, Data, and Operations; Partner with category managers; Drive adoption of digital tools across global directs and packaging sourcing teams; Drive implementation and adoption of digital supplier collaboration platforms; Enhance transparency and real-time communication with key suppliers; Act as the bridge between Procurement, Tech, Finance, and Sites; Lead change management and training for digital adoption; partner across functions to drive adoption
Communication Scope
analytical, written, verbal communication; influencing skills; creating executive-level presentations; creating business cases; High level of fluency in spoken and written English
Process & Methodology
Experience managing large, complex projects, end-to-end service / operations delivery
Full Job Description
Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture. **About the role:** The Principal, Procurement – Materials & Packaging Solution lead is responsible for tailoring and executing technology-driven transformation and operational excellence for end-to-end sourcing of materials and packaging. This role leads the adoption, integration, and optimization of technologies, automation capabilities and AI enabled solutions to enhance efficiency, transparency, and value delivery across the areas of materials and packaging, working closely with manufacturing sites (planners and finance) and procurement buyers managing them. The role works at the intersection of Procurement, Technology, Data, and Operations to build a modern, digitally enabled set of processes and analytics, by leveraging advanced digital tools, process automation, and analytics. **Role Responsibilities** ** _Digital Strategy & Transformation_** * Translate the procurement digital strategy and execute it for direct materials and packaging sourcing * Identify opportunities to automate and optimize sourcing processes * Lead implementation of procurement technologies (e.g., e-sourcing, SRM, anal
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