Overview
Cytiva, Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Direct Sourcing Lead - Supplier Performance Management role within the Life Sciences sector. Be part of something life-changing as Cytiva supports customers delivering foundational biological research, vaccines, medicines and cell and gene therapies. Cytiva is part of Danaher and operates across 40 countries, offering continuous opportunities for learning and career growth.
What you’ll do:
* Plan and execute supplier performance improvement projects based on requests and inputs from Business Unit Sourcing leadership (including projects on supplier premises).
* Apply select Lean, DBS and sourcing tools/methods to improve supplier performance affecting capacity, On-Time Delivery (OTD), lead-times, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), inventory and other relevant factors.
* Provide tools, improvement methods and supplier-related insights into sourcing strategy development and execution at assigned sites.
* Support sourcing or category leaders in the preparation of supplier negotiations.
* Coach Cytiva and supplier resources in applying and sustaining select Lean, DBS and sourcing tools to improve supplier performance.
* Communicate results of supplier improvement projects to Cytiva stakeholders and archive project documentation.
* Implement best practices and develop supplier performance management tools, methods, KPIs and strategies aligned with Cytiva’s priorities.
* Perform other tasks as assigned.
Who you are
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Procurement / Sourcing / Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
* Advanced knowledge in select DBS or Lean tools (e.g., Problem Solving Process, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Standard Work, DBS@Supplier, Danaher Materials System). Certification in one or more DBS tools is a plus.
* Advanced project management skills.
* Multiple years of experience in complex supply chains and with international suppliers, including problem-solving and continuous improvement projects targeting supplier capacity, OTD, lead-time, TCO and inventory improvements.
* Experience working in a matrix organization and a proven track record of achieving results as part of multi-functional teams.
It would be a plus if you also possess:
* Ability to perform in a virtual team environment, at remote locations (including supplier sites) and at a global level.
* Advanced knowledge in supplier performance management tools and practices.
* International travel and work in global team settings with international suppliers.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Biotechnology Research, Medical Equipment Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
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