Job Description

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

Role Summary

The Senior Manager, CMO Tail Spend is responsible for leading the procurement strategy and commercial management of Haleon’s Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) Tail portfolio. Reporting to the Director, CMO Tail Spend, this role manages approximately £50 million in external manufacturing spend and drives cost optimization, supplier performance, contract governance, and supply continuity across a network of CMO partners. The role works closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Legal teams to deliver value, support supplier relationships, and contribute to Haleon’s external manufacturing strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing, procurement, and supplier management strategies across assigned CMOs.
• Manage commercial relationships, supplier performance, and contract lifecycle management for external manufacturing partners.
• Deliver annual cost reduction and value creation targets through negotiations, network optimization, value engineering, process improvements, and material cost management.
• Lead RFX processes and negotiate supply agreements in collaboration with Legal and senior supplier stakeholders.
• Drive implementation of procurement processes, governance frameworks, and contract compliance measures.
• Partner with Direct Procurement to maximize value across raw materials and packaging spend within the CMO network.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain and supplier-related risks to support business continuity.
• Support supplier development initiatives, performance reviews, and continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory requirements, internal controls, and procurement policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across global and regional teams to support procurement objectives and external manufacturing growth.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of procurement experience, preferably within FMCG, OTC healthcare, pharmaceuticals, contract manufacturing, or another regulated environment, including minimum 3 years of CMO experience.
• Experience in sourcing strategy, supplier relationship management, supplier development, and complex commercial negotiations.
• Experience negotiating and managing contractual agreements and supplier governance frameworks.
• Track record of delivering cost savings and value creation programs.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, external manufacturing models, and supplier performance management.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to work across global, regional, and functional teams.
• Commercial and analytical capabilities, including should-cost modeling, cost analysis, risk management, and supply chain performance metrics.
• Strategic thinking combined with execution and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Ability to balance cost competitiveness, supplier optimization, supply continuity, quality, compliance, and operational risk.
• Understanding of sustainability and ESG considerations within procurement and external supply operations.
• Direct Procurement experience covering raw materials and packaging categories is considered an advantage.

Why Haleon?

• Career at one of the leading global healthcare companies.
• Hybrid work.
• Attractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievements and engagement).
• Extensive support of work life balance (flexible working solutions including working from home possibilities, health & wellbeing activities).
• Private medical care - the cost of the basic package is financed by Haleon. In addition, candidates can extend the selected package to family members and/or partner and purchase the Senior package.
• Company car or car allowance, in accordance with company car policy.
• LTI Long Term Incentive - according to the policy
• P4P Partnership for Prevention.
• Family benefits (extra parental leave, caregiver’s policy). 
• Life insurance and pension plan. 
• Multisport card or points on the Multicafeteria Benefits account
• Personalized learning approach.  
• Supportive community and integration events. 
• Modern office with creative rooms. 
• Free car and bike parking.

PLN 284,017.00 - PLN 390,523.10 The salary range for this position is indicative and provided as a guide. The final offer may vary depending on factors including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Further details regarding the total reward and benefits package will be shared during the recruitment process. Salary ranges may vary by location in line with local market conditions and applicable pay transparency regulations. Compensation information is shared for the primary location of this role. Where the position is advertised with additional locations the compensation range will be discussed during the recruiting process.

Job Posting End Date

2026-11-30

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

Adjustment or Accommodations Request

If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence.

Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.