Indirect Sourcing Manager & Global Commodity Lead - USCAN/LATAM

Company: Danaher
Location: Marlborough
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

Help us improve access to life-changing therapies that can transform human health We are Cytiva, a global provider of technologies and services that advance and accelerate the development and manufacture of therapeutics. Formerly part of GE Healthcare, we have a rich heritage tracing back hundreds of years, and a fresh beginning since 2020. Our customers undertake life-saving activities. These range from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, biologic drugs, and novel cell and gene therapies. Our job is to supply the tools and services - the pots, pans, soups and sauces - they need to work better, faster and safer, leading to better patient outcomes. We are looking for an Indirect Sourcing Manager in the USCAN region who will lead the USCAN Indirect Sourcing Team, and interact with stakeholders across the globe. In addition, this role will have Global Commodity Responsibility for a set of commodities. This role reports to the Global Indirect Sourcing Manager. Do you have a passion for Sourcing? Then we would love to hear from you. What you---ll do: Develop the strategy for applicable Global and/or Regional Sourcing activities Provide leadership for region sourcing resources to drive the best outcomes and alignment which enable indirect sourcing to be a competitive advantage for the business in the region Drive Commodity management and Sourcing practices against best-in-class benchmark to identify improvement projects and achieve total best cost and value for Commodities in scope Lead and provide direction on strategic supplier relationships and contracts for Commodities in scope Research, analyze and synthesize industry, market, spend, risk and commodity data to make recommendations on approach and strategy Partner with the organization to ensure appropriate support, fulfillment and quality requirements meet business expectations Interface with Business Leadership where appropriate to understand Business priorities and determine appropriate execution Deliver on key Business metrics including: Deflation, Cost Avoidance, Usage Reduction, Cash for Commodities in scope Support Global Sourcing team in strategy setting and achieving metrics for Commodities in scope Accountable for overall spend data classification quality and performance metric accuracy for Commodities in scope Determine and lead the communication strategy by establishing a reporting rigor for metrics and other communication vehicles to appropriate Leadership Lead contract development and prepare contracts for execution with legal and other approving departments to ensure adequate protections are included Develop the Global Strategic Blueprint and Operating plan commitments for the Commodity in conjunction with Business Sourcing Leaders and P&L Finance/Stakeholders Ensure implementation readiness of contracts for Commodities in scope Who you are: You have an MBA (preferred) or a Bachelor---s degree from an accredited university or college or 5 years of experience in Sourcing/Procurement, Program Management, or Supply Chain Operations You have a minimum (or substantial) 5 years--- leadership experience in Sourcing/Procurement, Program Management or Supply Chain Operations You are a proven subject matter expertise in indirect spend categories; knowledge of key suppliers at the senior executive level and requirements You have significant experience in contract negotiation with global suppliers navigating complex, regulatory landscapes and processes You have global experience working with geographically dispersed teams in a complex matrix organization You display the quality of an aggressive self-starter You are willing and able to travel at least 10% of the time and internationally when needed You have demonstrated professional oral/written communication and negotiation skills You have knowledge of the marketplace, current market conditions, pricing and sources of supply You have demonstrated ability to motivate, influence people and drive change at all levels of the organization You have a proven ability to resolve operational risks and drive solutions to completion with a sense of urgency You exhibit the ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment and analysis (problem solving skills and a diplomatic attitude) You have demonstrated a track-record of leading with the highest level of integrity with a focus on compliance You have excellent business/financial acumen proficient in leading and setting direction with a proven ability to influence/communicate at all levels; establish good relationships, drive change across functional and global boundaries You have demonstrated ability to lead courageously, maintaining a strong position amidst opposition to resolve important issues, and ability to navigate through a large complex business Who we are: Whatever your role, we bring purpose and challenge into our everyday work. If you are driven to make the world a better place thanks to science and medicine, you---ll feel right at home here. If you---re flexible, curious and relentless, you---ll belong. If you are excited about a global culture, this can be the place to further your career. Want to know more? Experience life at Cytiva on our Careers website , Instagram channel and LinkedIn page Cytiva is a 3.5 billion USD global life sciences leader with over 7000 associates across 40 countries who are dedicated to our mission to help us improve access to life-changing therapies that transform human health. As a trusted partner to customers that range in scale and scope, Cytiva brings efficiencies to research and manufacturing workflows, ensuring the development, manufacture and delivery of transformative medicines to patients. Cytiva is part of the Danaher family of companies, a global science and technology innovator committed to helping customers solve complex challenges and improving quality of life around the world. Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The ---EEO is the Law--- poster is available here .

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