Haleon
Principal,Procurement–ProgramsandFunction
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.
“Principal, Procurement – Programs and Function at Haleon. Skills: Procurement, Program management, Performance management. Define and implement procurement performance management framework. Own performance governance, reporting cadence, and continuous improvement”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive measurable value; Improve supplier outcomes; Enable data-driven decision-making; Deliver measurable strategic value; Cash improvement; Tail solution expansion; Supply chain financing; Productivity; Cash improvement; Innovation; Broader value contributions
Industry & Context.
Solve complex problems with limited oversight
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Risk Management, or related field (or equivalent experience), 15+ years of experience in procurement, strategy, transformation, or program management, experience leading complex, cross-functional programs in global organizations, Deep understanding of procurement processes across the source-to-pay lifecycle, Expertise in program governance, performance management frameworks, and value delivery tracking, stakeholder management and executive communication skills, Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, Experience managing large projects and end-to-end service/operations delivery, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including developing executive-level presentations and business cases, Experience managing and influencing stakeholders across matrixed, global organizations, Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel), High level of fluency in spoken and written English, understanding of procurement best practices, policies, and tools, Proven ability to solve complex problems with limited oversight, Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines, collaboration mindset with the ability to drive and implement change
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Risk Management, or related fields, Professional certifications (e. g. , CPSM, CPIM, PMP), Experience working extensively in highly matrixed, global environments, Demonstrated high learning agility, Ability to influence senior stakeholders across and beyond own function, Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing team members, motivation for continuous professional development
What You'll Do.
Define and implement procurement performance management framework
Own performance governance
and continuous improvement
Establish clear KPIs across cost
Develop executive-level performance insights and communication
Ensure transparency and accountability in procurement performance
Lead execution and governance of strategic cross-functional procurement programs
Translate procurement-wide strategic initiatives into structured programs
Monitor program progress
address risks and dependencies
Establish governance mechanisms to track and validate value delivery
Partner closely with Finance
Lead regular performance reviews with leadership and stakeholders
Build analytics that support performance management and decision-making
Leverage spend analytics
Drive data-driven procurement management and performance transparency
Serve as liaison between procurement leadership and stakeholders
Align cross-functional teams around program objectives
Provide strategic insights and performance updates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with Finance, Legal, HR, and OUs; Align cross-functional teams around program objectives; Serve as liaison between procurement leadership and key enterprise stakeholders; Manage and influence stakeholders across matrixed, global organizations
Communication Scope
Executive communication skills; Analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; Developing executive-level presentations; Developing business cases; High level of fluency in spoken and written English
Process & Methodology
Program governance, Performance management frameworks, Value delivery tracking, Manage large 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 Role** The Principal, Procurement – Programs and Function, is responsible for design and delivery of procurement performance frameworks that drive measurable value, improve supplier outcomes, and enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. It is also responsible for orchestrating key procurement programs and establishing a robust procurement performance management that ensures Procurement delivers measurable strategic value to the organization. **Role Responsibilities** **Procurement Performance Management** * Define and implement a procurement performance management framework, aligned to the business objectives * Own performance governance, reporting cadence, and continuous improvement cycles * Establish clear KPIs across cost, quality, delivery, risk, and sustainability * Develop executive-level performance insights and communication for procurement leadership and senior stakeholders. * Ensure transparency and accountability in procurement performance across the teams. **Cross-Functional Program Leadership** * Lead the execution and governance of strategic cross-function
Applying for this Principal, Procurement – Programs and Function role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Workday
- Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
- "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
- Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
- Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Haleon?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.