Global procurement director, capital equipment

The Global Procurement Director, Capital Equipment provides strategic leadership for procurement across GSK’s global Capital Equipment portfolio. The role holds accountability for more than £500m in annual external spend worldwide, driving value, efficiency and consistent standards across the enterprise.

This role partners closely with senior stakeholders across the enterprise to translate diverse business needs into forward-looking procurement strategies that deliver measurable value and foster innovation, while ensuring continuity of supply and services, effective risk mitigation and the achievement of sustainability objectives.

As a core member of the Capital, Engineering & EHS Procurement Leadership Team, the Director leads a high-performing team of c.7 colleagues across multiple geographies, fostering excellence, capability development and cohesive ways of working.

Key responsibilities

Strategy Creation & Execution

Lead and manage a global Capital Equipment procurement organization, with accountability for critical categories including Filling, Packing End of Line, Automation Technology and Services, Sustainable equipment, Robots, Primary Equipment, Sterilization and washing equipment, Oral Solid Dose and inspection machines, supporting the delivery of complex Capital projects and managing annual external spend exceeding £500m.

Define and execute comprehensive global sourcing strategies across these categories, ensuring strong alignment with business priorities and driving optimized value delivery across the enterprise.

Partner closely with Business stakeholders’ teams to develop and implement tailored procurement and strategies for strategic Capital projects, maximizing value from strategic supplier partnerships.

Alignment & Collaboration

Foster effective, cross-functional ways of working across Supply Chain and GSK sites to ensure the delivery of integrated and cohesive Capital Equipment strategies.

Ensure alignment between global strategies and local business needs by establishing robust communication platforms that enhance transparency, engagement and stakeholder collaboration.

Stakeholder Relationships

Build and sustain strategic relationships with senior stakeholders, including global & site teams, to position Procurement as a trusted partner across all Capital Equipment categories.

Engage with leadership to develop tailored procurement solutions, identify and lead value-creation opportunities and influence strategic decision-making to drive Procurement's role in achieving organizational goals.

Benefits Delivery

Deliver measurable benefits globally and regionally through effective strategy execution aligned with assurance of supply, service excellence, cost savings, innovation and sustainability initiatives.

Ensure clear demonstration of value for money for all Capital Equipment procurement strategies and sourcing decisions, in close partnership with stakeholders, leveraging robust commercial models, benchmarking and total cost of ownership approaches.

Supplier Management

Embed the Ambitious Partnerships programme and drive end-to-end supplier relationship and performance management across the Capital Equipment supply base, leveraging financial and non-financial metrics to deliver continuous improvement and sustained value.

Strengthen and optimize the Capital Equipment supply base by leading structured supply base reviews, developing strategic supplier capabilities and building senior-level relationships to align on long-term objectives, unlock value, mitigate risk and integrate regional requirements into global negotiations.

Sourcing & Contracting Excellence

Lead complex negotiations and deliver high-quality, compliant agreements for Capital Equipment, shaping commercial frameworks that optimise risk allocation, maximise long-term value, and enable predictable, efficient delivery of Capital projects.

Drive robust contract management practices to ensure strict adherence to contractual commitments, proactively identify risks and deviations and implement timely corrective actions.

Digital Transformation

Drive the integration of AI-enabled solutions and digital transformation processes to improve Procurement’s efficiency and delivery across Capital Equipment.

Partner with stakeholders and supply partners to develop tools and methodologies that optimise business workflows while reducing costs and mitigating risks.

People Leadership

Lead and develop a high-performing global Procurement team, building both technical expertise and leadership capabilities across enterprise-wide spend categories.

Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture, encouraging openness, constructive challenge and cohesive ways of working, supported by multi-year talent development and robust succession planning aligned with global and regional priorities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Procurement, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field.
• Proven expertise across core procurement processes, including category management, sourcing, negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship management.
• Proven experience in Capex and Equipment procurement is highly desirable, with a strong understanding of key technical categories across the Capital project lifecycle, including building services, process/biotech equipment, construction and technical contractors.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-country procurement strategies and high-value negotiations within Capital-intensive environments.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain business environments, with an understanding of regional market dynamics and regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record in managing long-term contracts and delivering value through strategic procurement initiatives.
• English proficiency (written and oral).
• Strong business acumen, analytical capabilities and financial understanding.

Required Leadership Skills

• Strategic leader with the ability to translate business priorities into value-driven procurement strategies and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior leaders and aligning cross-functional teams.
• Proven success leading global, matrixed teams and driving collaboration across diverse geographies, cultures, and business functions.
• Advanced commercial, negotiation, and contract management expertise, including the management of complex supplier relationships and agreements.
• Strong execution focus, with the ability to manage risk, ensure governance and compliance, and drive delivery in dynamic environments.
• Data-driven and digitally savvy leader, leveraging analytics, digital tools, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance decision-making and procurement performance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, translating complex insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrates high integrity, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset while fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture.

Work Arrangement

This role offers a hybrid working model, with a mix of on-site and remote work. Remote or fully home-working arrangements are not available for this role.

Closing Date for Applications – 20 September 2026 EOD

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.

When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

Skills

Business Partnerships, Capability Development, Capex Procurement, Capital Equipment Procurement, Capital Project Procurement, Category Strategy, Coaching, Contract Management, Contract Negotiations, Cost Optimization, Data Analysis, Digital Literacy, Financial Acumen, Interactive Storytelling, Leadership, Negotiation, Procurement, Sourcing Management, Spend Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Talent Development.

As an Inclusive employer, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team at pl.recruitment-adjustments@gsk.com to discuss your needs.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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