Commodity Manager - Asia at Danaher Corporation

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Science, Supply Chain Management or related field; Master or MBA is a plus
  • Minimum 7 years in MNCs of relevant experience (e.g., Sourcing, Procurement, Technology, Engineering, or Project Management)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and independently
  • Proven ability to lead others to solve complex problems which bridge multiple products/projects or business/functions
  • Demonstrated critical & analytical thinking to apply insights into actionable procurement strategies
  • Adaptability to manage competing priorities and deliver sustainable results in a dynamic and fast-paced organization
  • Thrive in high-pressure environments, navigating ambiguity across diverse business cultures
  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and methods
  • Fluent written and oral English
  • Willing to do some extra job and traveling

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction for the category core team related to all aspects of procurement and develop key strategies to support future business success
  • Collaborate with the Global Commodity Leader to support global commodity strategies and execution, providing regional insights on pricing trends, supplier capabilities and market risks
  • Drive China localization sourcing initiatives, ensuring alignment and meet localization requirements to support local business
  • Work with overseas Operation Companies to execute China+1 risk mitigation plans, identifying alternative suppliers outside China and developing a phased transition plan for critical suppliers
  • Lead the development of low-cost and high-quality suppliers within commodity throughout Asia to drive QDCI improvement across the Operating Companies internationally
  • Assess supplier capabilities performance, leading Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and supplier reviews for all strategic suppliers within commodity
  • Prioritize cost competitiveness through actively participating in bid packages, cost modeling, favorable negotiations and implementations by grouping volume and growth leverage
  • Utilize Danaher Business System (DBS) principles to drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements through value engineering, process optimization and lean initiatives
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Operating Companies to gather business requirements, gain regular inputs and align on the procurement plans for targeted categories
  • Be the key technical communication hub between overseas team and regional-based suppliers, providing technical language and business customs expertise or supports as required

Skills

Procurement
Commodity Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Supply Chain Resiliency
Cost Modeling
Negotiation
Danaher Business System
Total Cost of Ownership
Risk Mitigation
Localization Sourcing

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
1969Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.
Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.
Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.
The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.
Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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