2023 Global Procurement Graduate Program (Feb 2023)

As a graduate in the Global Procurement stream, you will be involved in activities that support the supply and production of biotherapies for patients. You will have the opportunity to work within the local and global procurement teams, across the CSL group, gaining experience in areas such as strategic sourcing, stakeholder engagement, tender management, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management and risk and issue resolution. Through the program you will be provided with an insight into the broader CSL business and the end-to-end manufacturing supply chain at CSL Australia and across the broader enterprise.

You will have the chance to:

• Implement enterprise sourcing plans and tactics to maximise supplier performance and remain in line with company strategy, commitments and goals.
• Work across Direct Material Procurement, In-Direct Procurement Services and a Global Centre of Excellence.
• Work with internal and external customers to determine supporting CSL business requirements with supplier capabilities.
• Coordinate improvement initiatives for the movement of materials from suppliers to production and ultimately in the hands of our customers and patients.
• Evaluate suppliers, create and maintain contracts and builds strong vendor relationships.

Our program is a chance for you to work alongside and learn from a diverse group of professionals who are leaders in their field. As a CSL Graduate you will be given:

• Tailored rotations
• Practical experience
• Real projects with real responsibilities
• On-the-job technical training
• Exposure to various teams and functions across the business
• Structured coaching and regular performance feedback
• Focused career development
• Specialist development activities

At CSL, we recognise the importance of having highly skilled and committed employees, our structured two-year development program is focused on growing your personal and professional skills from the moment you join our program including:

• Graduate specific orientation plan
• Ongoing exposure to senior leaders
• Graduate Alumni Program
• Buddy Program
• Mentoring Program with senior leader
• Building Competencies & Individual profiling learning
• Business Innovation Challenge
• Career Transition

What we are looking for:

• Your ability to drive results and exceed expectations
• Your ability to demonstrate self-awareness
• Your capability to adapt to change
• Effective communication and the capacity to work collaboratively
• Your ability to clearly express your technical knowledge