Haleon
Principal,N-TierManagement
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“Principal, N-Tier Management at Haleon. Skills: N-tier supplier management, Procurement strategy, Cross-functional collaboration. Develop and implement N-tier supplier transparency and management frameworks. Partner with Global Material Category teams”
What You'll Achieve.
optimise cost, quality, supply continuity, sustainability, risk management and complexity reduction; strengthen negotiation outcomes and supplier performance; improve N-tier visibility, analytics and decision-making; enhance supplier network efficiency and long-term resilience; proactively manage supply risks; monitor N-tier supplier performance and compliance
Industry & Context.
analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience), 12+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain management or supplier relationship management, Experience working with contract manufacturing organisations and outsourced operations, understanding of multi-tier supply chain structures and supplier ecosystems, Proven experience in procurement strategy development, supplier performance management and contract negotiation, analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, Ability to manage complex, cross-functional and global/matrix stakeholder environments, Experience working in GMP-regulated environments (OTC, healthcare, FMCG)
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related field, understanding of sustainability, ESG and responsible sourcing practices, Demonstrated success balancing cost, quality, service and risk across extended supply chains, Strategic thinker with execution capability and a results-oriented mindset, Comfortable operating in ambiguity with agility and adaptability to changing priorities, Collaborative and inclusive leadership style with relationship-building capability, Passion for quality, innovation, operational excellence and sustainability
What You'll Do.
Develop and implement N-tier supplier transparency and management frameworks
Partner with Global Material Category teams
Map and monitor the extended supplier ecosystem
Identify strategic N-tier suppliers
Integrate N-tier strategies into regional sourcing
Leverage N-tier relationships
Drive value across the N-tier supply base
Reduce complexity and consolidate suppliers
Promote best practices and digital tools
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Increase transparency across the N-tier network
financial and sustainability risks
Support mitigation strategies for critical materials
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration
Establish governance frameworks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Global Material Category teams; Partner with Regional Procurement CMO Leads; Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across procurement, supply chain, quality, sustainability and external manufacturing partners
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, N‑Tier Management** role sits within the **Global CMO Procurement organisation** and reports to the **Director, CMO Procurement Tail, N‑Tier & Market Insights**. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategies for managing **N‑tier suppliers** within the contract manufacturing ecosystem. It ensures strong alignment between **Global Material Category strategies** and **regional/global Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CMO) procurement strategies** , driving value across the extended supply chain. The role leverages N‑tier supplier networks to optimise **cost, quality, supply continuity, sustainability, risk management and complexity reduction** across outsourced manufacturing operations. ## **Role Responsibilities** N‑Tier Supplier Strategy * Develop and implement **N‑tier supplier transparency and management frameworks** across the contract manufacturing ecosystem * Partner with Global Material Category teams to define and embed N‑tier supplier strategies supporting outsourced operations * Map and monitor the extended supplier ecosystem to in
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