Overview
Direct Sourcing Lead - Supplier Performance Management at Cytiva.
Join Cytiva to help transform human health by improving supplier performance and enabling better sourcing outcomes across global teams. Cytiva is part of Danaher and operates in the Life Sciences industry, with associates across 40 countries.
What you’ll do
* Plan and execute supplier performance improvement projects based on requests from Business Unit Sourcing leadership (including projects on supplier premises).
* Apply Lean, Danaher DBS and sourcing tools to improve supplier performance impacting capacity, On-Time Delivery (OTD), lead-times, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), inventory and other factors.
* Provide tools and insights into sourcing strategy development and execution at assigned sites.
* Support sourcing or category leaders in supplier negotiations.
* Coach Cytiva and supplier resources in applying Lean, DBS and sourcing tools to improve supplier performance.
* Communicate results of supplier improvement projects to Cytiva stakeholders and archive project documentation.
* Develop and implement supplier performance management tools, 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/Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
* Advanced knowledge in DBS or Lean tools (e.g., Problem Solving Process, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Standard Work, DBS@Supplier, Danaher Materials System); DBS tool certifications are a plus.
* Advanced project management skills.
* Experience in complex supply chains with international suppliers and in driving problem-solving and continuous improvement projects targeting capacity, OTD, lead-time, TCO and inventory improvements.
* Experience working in a matrix organization with multi-functional teams.
Nice to have
* Ability to perform in a virtual team environment, at remote locations (including supplier sites) and at a global level.
* Advanced knowledge of supplier performance management tools and practices.
* Willingness to travel internationally and work in global team settings with international suppliers.
Job 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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