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The Strategic Procurement Manager (TPO) for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for strategic procurement, category and alliance management with Third-Party Organizations (TPO) to enable the successful development and commercialization of Beckman Coulter's diagnostic products. This includes, but is not limited to Supplier & Category Strategy, Strategic Supplier Identification & Evaluation, Alliance Management for Critical Partners, Complex Contract Negotiation & Management, Cross-Functional Partnership & Alignment, Risk Management & Mitigation, Cost Management & Value Engineering, Supplier Performance & Development, Market Intelligence & Trend Analysis and Compliance.
This position is part of the Strategic Procurement Team located Globally and will be remote. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.
You will be a part of the Strategic Procurement team responsible for Third Party Operations (TPO) and report to the Senior Director of Procurement (TPO) responsible for Strategic Sourcing. If you thrive in a multifunctional, leadership, fast paced role and want to work to build a world-class Strategic Procurement organization—read on.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for Third-Party Organization (TPO) suppliers, components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods supporting new product development, launch and throughout the product life cycle.
- Manage Critical TPO Alliances: Act as the primary strategic procurement interface for European entities and suppliers, fostering deep collaboration to drive innovation and ensure long-term value.
- Negotiate Complex Commercial Agreements: Lead and execute advanced negotiations for TPO contracts, including pricing, intellectual property, quality, and supply agreements, to secure optimal commercial terms and mitigate risk.
- Drive Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with R&D, Commercial, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to integrate supplier capabilities and ensure seamless NPI project execution and market readiness.
- Proactively Identify & Qualify NPI Suppliers: Identify, evaluate, and qualify new strategic TPO partners aligned with NPI project requirements and Beckman Coulter's future technology roadmaps.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Global Procurement : Managing supplier relationships across multiple international regions.
- Advanced Degrees/Certifications: An MBA or professional certifications such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management).
- Direct Commercial/P&L Exposure: Experience working closely with commercial teams or having direct P&L responsibility, understanding the broader business impact of Procurement decisions.
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.
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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What We Do
Beckman Coulter is committed to advancing healthcare for every person by applying the power of science, technology, and the passion and creativity of our teams to enhance the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving healthcare outcomes. Our diagnostic systems are used in complex biomedical testing, and are found in hospitals, reference laboratories and physician office settings around the globe. Beckman Coulter offers a unique combination of people, processes and solutions designed to elevate the performance of clinical laboratories and healthcare networks. We do this by accelerating care with a menu that matters, bringing the benefit of automation to all, delivering greater insights through clinical informatics and unlocking hidden value through performance partnership. An operating company of Danaher Corporation since 2011, Beckman Coulter is headquartered in Brea, Calif., and has more than 11,000 global associates working diligently to make the world a healthier place.
