Sr. Director, IT Sourcing

Job Summary

The Sr. Director, IT Sourcing is responsible for setting and executing the global IT sourcing strategy to support CSL’s enterprise-wide Technology Modernization agenda, reduction in technical debt, major ERP and systems upgrades and key strategic programs. This role operates with enterprise-level visibility and influence, managing large-scale partnerships, and is accountable for driving multi-year value creation, governance, and innovation across CSL’s global technology supplier ecosystem.

This role reports to the Global Head of Indirect Procurement and directly manages Global IT Category Leads (5–8) plus matrix teams. This is a hybrid role, which offers a combination of an onsite and remote work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute multi-year IT sourcing strategies aligned to CSL Technology Modernization programs.
• Develop value delivery frameworks via strategic partnership models, ensuring measurable outcomes across cost, innovation, and capability uplift.
• Align sourcing strategies with enterprise technology investment priorities and governance forums.
• Proactively work with the business to reduce technical debt and collaborate on improving rigor to avoid new technical debt being created through partnerships and technical platforms sourced from within non-IT functions.
• Establish executive-level governance models with strategic IT suppliers aligned to CSL Partnership Enterprise Office principles.
• Orchestrate supplier relationships across all levels including C-suite engagement to drive collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Lead governance forums, performance reviews, and value tracking mechanisms across IT partnerships.
• Own global IT sourcing categories including software, cloud, infrastructure, cyber, and digital services.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations with hyperscalers, SaaS vendors, and strategic technology partners.
• Drive total cost of ownership optimization, contract strategy, and commercial innovation.
• Establish KPIs, ensure value delivery, and oversee supplier performance and risk mitigation.
• Lead risk management, resilience planning, and continuity strategies for critical IT services.
• Ensure alignment with CSL compliance, security, and governance requirements.
• Partner with Technology, Finance, Legal, and Business stakeholders to shape sourcing strategies.
• Coordinate sourcing activities supporting enterprise programs including transformation initiatives and digital platforms.
• Influence major investment and vendor selection decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Supply Chain or related field required.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of senior leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing complex global supplier ecosystems or strategic partnerships.
• Deep expertise in IT sourcing including cloud, software, infrastructure and digital services.
• Experience operating in global matrix environments and influencing executive stakeholders.
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry or related industry preferred.

Competencies

• Executive presence and ability to engage C-suite stakeholders.
• Advanced commercial and financial acumen.
• Strategic thinking and long-term planning.
• Strong negotiation and alliance management capability.
• Leadership in complex global organizations.
• Solid Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Relationship Management knowledge.

Travel Requirements

Domestic travel as required. International travel as required not exceeding 20%.

Pay

The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $274,000 - $335,000.