Global Procurement Director: Transformation M/W
About this opportunity
Title:
Global Procurement Director: Transformation M/W
Company:
Ipsen Biopharm Ltd
About Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!
For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram .
Job Description:
This role can be based in Paris or London.
As part of Ipsen’s Global Procurement transformation journey, we are seeking a Global Procurement Director – Transformation to lead the evolution of Procurement into a strategic, enterprise-wide value driver.
This role goes beyond traditional procurement excellence. You will shape and drive global, transversal transformation across processes, digital capabilities, governance, operating models, and performance, ensuring Procurement fully contributes to Ipsen’s business objectives.
Reporting to the Head of Procurement Centre of Excellence, you will operate at the heart of the Procurement leadership agenda, with strong exposure to senior stakeholders across Finance, Digital, and Business functions.
You will also act as Global Business Process Owner (GBPO) for Source-to-Pay (procurement scope), ensuring end-to-end process performance, adoption, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Procurement Transformation
Shape and drive Ipsen’s global procurement transformation roadmap in alignment with corporate strategy
Lead transversal initiatives across eg digital, process, ESG, risk and data
Position Procurement as a key contributor to enterprise transformation and performance
Drive Strategic Programs & Governance
Lead high-visibility, cross-functional programs and PMO governance
Ensure alignment with Finance transformation and enterprise priorities
Engage senior stakeholders to drive adoption and business impact
Elevate Process Excellence & Digital Capabilities
Define and implement best-in-class procurement processes and governance frameworks
Leverage digital tools and analytics to enable data-driven decision-making
Shape next-generation procurement capabilities and systems
Drive Performance & Value Creation
Establish performance frameworks using KPIs and dashboards
Ensure delivery of measurable outcomes and continuous improvement
Promote accountability and performance culture
Own S2P End-to-End as GBPO
Drive harmonized and efficient S2P processes beyond systems
Ensure adoption, continuous improvement and change management
Deliver simplification and scalability across operations
Build Capabilities & Drive Change
Upskill Procurement and reinforce continuous improvement mindset
Foster collaboration across global teams
Embed strong business partnering culture
Your Profile
12+ years experience in Procurement with exposure to transformation or CoE
Strong track record in leading large-scale transformation initiatives
Strong hands-on experience in S2P processes and digital procurement
Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Ability to work in a complex, global and matrix environment
Excellent communication and leadership capabilities
Fluent in English
Why This Role Matters
Transform and simplify ways of working across Procurement
Enhance Procurement impact on enterprise performance
Strengthen governance, digitalisation, and process excellence
Deliver sustainable, measurable value
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.
Job details
How this role compares
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We currently track 7 comparable Director Procurement roles across 5 biopharma companies.
Salary context
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Seniority mix
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Therapeutic area mix
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