Sourcing Leader - Hardware Solutions

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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 Direct Sourcing Leader, Hardware Solutions will be responsible for the execution of Supply/Sourcing strategies along with contract management to meet business objectives. This will be achieved by proactive assessment, development and monitoring of the supply base, contract management and tracking, and driving sourcing performance metrics. 

This position is part of the Direct Sourcing team located in Marlborough, MA and will be onsite.  This role reports to the Sr. Sourcing Manager – Hardware Solutions.

What you’ll do: 

• Leverage broader/global Hardware sourcing organization to execute strategy and world class support to our BIS organization which includes Equipment Services, Manufacturing Capacity Solutions, and Digital & Automation. 
• Lead Contract management discussion coordinating/negotiating supply agreements, statement of works, and all other contract vehicles.
• Drive and help develop targeted level performance on sourcing KPIs across organization – including Cost, Quality, Delivery, OTD, Security of Supply and driving sustainability efforts.
• Utilize Danaher Business Systems to drive efficiencies and improve sourcing processes and protocols.    
• Lead the development and execution of a savings pipeline for assigned commodities and suppliers, including accountability for meeting deflation and savings targets.

Who you are: 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, procurement or technical area preferred with 5+ years’ experience in sourcing or procurement including RFP-RFQ, Supplier Selection, Sourcing Execution.
• Strong contract management skills with the ability to negotiate pricing and supply agreements, statement of work, and other contract agreements.
• Collaborates with internal and external customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Demonstrated interpersonal  communications  and  negotiation  skills  with  ability  to  influence  across multiple functional areas to include across functions and geographies. 
• Proven skills in impacting strong decision making with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization; preferably global stakeholders.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:  

• 10% travel as required
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

  It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Supplier Management
• Cost (Inflation/Deflation) Management
• Contract Management

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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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