Execute supplier performance improvement projects based on requests and inputs from Business Unit Sourcing leadership (incl. projects on supplier premises).
* Apply select Lean, Danaher Business System (DBS) and sourcing tools or methods to improve supplier performance with impact on 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 the assigned sites.
* Support sourcing or category leaders in the preparation of supplier negotiations.
* Coach Cytiva and supplier resources in the application and sustainment of select Lean, DBS and sourcing tools as beneficial to improve supplier performance.
* Communicate the results of supplier improvement projects to Cytiva stakeholders and archive project documentation.
* Implement best practices and develop supplier performance management tools, methods, Key Process Indicators (KPIs), and strategies in-line 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) relevant to improving supplier performance. Certification in one or multiple DBS tools is a plus.
* Advanced project management skills.
* Multiple years of experience in complex supply chains with international suppliers, including problem-solving and continuous improvement projects targeting capacity, OTD, lead-time, TCO, and inventory improvements.
* Experience working in a matrix organization with a proven track record of achieving results as part of multi-functional teams.
Additional preferred experience:
* Ability to perform in virtual team environments, at remote locations (including supplier sites), and on a global level.
* Advanced knowledge in supplier performance management tools and practices.
* International travel experience and working with global teams and suppliers.
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What you'll do:
* Plan and execute supplier performance improvement projects based on business needs and inputs from sourcing leadership.
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