Sourcing Leader – Supplier Performance Management

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At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.  

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. 

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

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The SL SPM is responsible to perform SPM tasks related to his/her/their assigned Cytiva operating companies, business units and sites with focus on continuously improving the performance of key suppliers in-line with Cytiva’s and its customers’ requirements. The individual is the subject matter expert for supplier performance improvement projects through the application of data-driven methods with emphasis on Lean, DBS @ Supplier and select Cytiva sourcing tools. The SL SPM holds the responsibility of identifying supplier candidates for performance improvement projects jointly with the sourcing leaders at the assigned sites, BU(s) or operating companies. Once identified, the SL SPM prepares, facilitates and drives supplier projects to conclusion which includes the coordination of cross-functional Cytiva resources required to enable the supplier to reach and sustain the targeted performance level (eg. SQE, SCM, Materials, Sourcing, Engineering).

The role is global and covers all relevant parts, materials, services and suppliers associated to the specific portfolio assigned to the SL SPM. A high level of regular and ad-hoc on-site and remote / virtual interaction with sourcing or category leaders, supply chain, materials management, supplier quality assurance, R&D, new product introduction and other functions is required.

Plans, prepares, facilitates and completes supplier performance improvement projects based on requests and inputs from BU Sourcing leadership (incl. projects on supplier premises).

· Applies select Lean, DBS and sourcing tools / methods to improve supplier performance with impact on capacity, OTD, lead-times, TCO, inventory and other relevant factors.

· Provides tools, improvement methods and supplier-related insights into sourcing strategy development and execution at the assigned sites.

· Supports sourcing or category leaders in the preparation of supplier negotiations.

· Coaches Cytiva and supplier resources in the application and sustainment of select Lean, DBS and sourcing tools as beneficial to improve supplier performance.

· Provides critical input during the planning and priorization process for supplier improvement projects.

· Communicates the results of supplier improvement projects to Cytiva stakeholders and archives project documentation.

· Implements best practices and develops SL SPM tools, methods, KPIs and strategies in-line with Cytiva’s priorities.

· Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements, education and experience

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Procurement/Sourcing/Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.

· Advanced to expert knowledge in select DBS tools (e.g. PSP, VSM, Kaizen, SW, DBS@Supplier, DMS) which are relevant to improve supplier performance. Certification in one or multiple DBS tools a plus.

· Advanced project management skills.

· Advanced supplier assessment / auditing skills.

· Ability to perform in a virtual team environment, at remote locations (including supplier sites) and on global level.

· 5+ years working experience in complex supply chains and with international suppliers, ideally including problem-solving and continuous improvement projects targeting supplier capacity, OTD, lead-time, TCO and inventory improvements.

· Advanced knowledge in Lean or other supplier performance management tools and practices.

· Experience in working in a matrix organization and proven track record of achieving results as a member or leader of multi-functional teams.

· Ability to travel globally.

· Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

· Fluent in oral and written English.

Behavioral characteristics

· Strong ability to inspire and engage, create context and take the lead including the successful preparation, facilitation and conclusion of meetings and workshops on international level.

· Considers different points of views, consolidates data and facts and based on these prioritizes and makes decisions.

· Presents and communicates with impact, simplifies complex information and data and communicates the information clearly across all levels of the company.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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