Global Procurement Director: Transformation M/W
Title:Global Procurement Director: Transformation M/WCompany:Ipsen Biopharm LtdAbout 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 and follow our latest news on LinkedInand 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 ResponsibilitiesLead Procurement TransformationShape and drive Ipsen’s global procurement transformation roadmap in alignment with corporate strategyLead transversal initiatives across eg digital, process, ESG, risk and dataPosition Procurement as a key contributor to enterprise transformation and performanceDrive Strategic Programs & GovernanceLead high-visibility, cross-functional programs and PMO governanceEnsure alignment with Finance transformation and enterprise prioritiesEngage senior stakeholders to drive adoption and business impactElevate Process Excellence & Digital CapabilitiesDefine and implement best-in-class procurement processes and governance frameworksLeverage digital tools and analytics to enable data-driven decision-makingShape next-generation procurement capabilities and systemsDrive Performance & Value CreationEstablish performance frameworks using KPIs and dashboardsEnsure delivery of measurable outcomes and continuous improvementPromote accountability and performance cultureOwn S2P End-to-End as GBPODrive harmonized and efficient S2P processes beyond systemsEnsure adoption, continuous improvement and change managementDeliver simplification and scalability across operationsBuild Capabilities & Drive ChangeUpskill Procurement and reinforce continuous improvement mindsetFoster collaboration across global teamsEmbed strong business partnering cultureYour Profile12+ years experience in Procurement with exposure to transformation or CoEStrong track record in leading large-scale transformation initiativesStrong hands-on experience in S2P processes and digital procurementAbility to engage and influence senior stakeholdersStrong analytical and strategic thinking skillsAbility to work in a complex, global and matrix environmentExcellent communication and leadership capabilitiesFluent in EnglishWhy This Role MattersTransform and simplify ways of working across ProcurementEnhance Procurement impact on enterprise performanceStrengthen governance, digitalisation, and process excellenceDeliver sustainable, measurable valueWe 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.SummaryLocation: London (UK)Type: Full time