Global Sourcing Director at Danaher Corporation

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Life Sciences, Diagnostics, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

BS/BA in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related Business Degree. Master/MBA is a distinct advantage
7 years sourcing/procurement experience in life sciences, diagnostic instrument or electronics industries
5 years management experience
Cross-functional experience in product development, VAVE and/or manufacturing is a distinct advantage

Responsibilities

Drive year-over-year improvement in direct material spend through LCR-sourcing and supplier negotiation
Drive year-over-year improvement in indirect spend in the areas of freight, travel, material expenses
Improve factory internal yield by improving supplier quality
Achieve 1 Turn improvement, year-over-year in working capital through supplier stocking programs and DPO management
Launch new product on-time, on-budget, at targeted quality through deployment of effective project tollgate processes, a preferred supplier strategy, design FMEA and process FMEA
Achieve a best-in-class sourcing organization through effective deployment of standard work, supplier management programs and daily management
Build a strong and engaged sourcing team through concise objective-setting and performance appraisals, effective development plans, coaching, top-grading and attracting top-talent
Manage department budget, direct material spend and indirect spend globally
Passionately drive a DBS mentality and culture
Build significant process muscle in VAVE, which will increase profitability and add product features that generate revenue growth
Work effectively with Sales, Marketing, Product Development and Operations leadership towards achieving revenue and NPI goals
Deploy a global preferred supplier strategy to improve supplier quality, delivery and cost
Build process muscle for OEM supplier contracts and M&A activity
Effectively deploy and DRA resources globally to meet changing business requirements
Develop and execute a supply chain strategy that supports the company’s profitable growth plans
Serve as the primary owner of cost savings to be re-invested in product development
Directly manage a global sourcing & VAVE team in San Jose, USA and Shanghai, China and indirectly manage the Salzburg, Austria team
Handle supplier selection, supplier management, low-cost region sourcing, new product introductions, VAVE, quality and working capital management

Skills

Supplier Selection

Supplier Management

Low-Cost Region Sourcing

New Product Introductions

VAVE

Quality Management

Working Capital Management

Supply Chain Strategy

Cost Savings

Team Management

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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