Overview
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Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. Cytiva is part of Danaher and operates with associates across 40 countries, emphasizing learning, growth, and collaboration.
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, Danaher Business System (DBS) and sourcing tools 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 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, 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). Certification in one or multiple DBS tools 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 supplier capacity, OTD, lead-time, TCO and inventory improvements.
* Experience working in a matrix organization with a track record of results as part of multi-functional teams.
Nice to Have
* Ability to perform in a virtual team environment, at remote locations (including supplier sites) and on a global level.
* Advanced knowledge in supplier performance management tools and practices.
* International travel and work in global team settings with international suppliers.
Location and How to Apply
Bristol, England, United Kingdom. This role may involve travel as needed.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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