Global Procurement Director: Transformation M/W

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. At Ipsen, each employee makes a real impact. Our teams are passionate about what they do because they care about making a difference in patients’ lives. We invest in our employees to support life-changing projects that create positive impact for patients and society. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. 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