Danaher

Global Sourcing Manager, Metals (Hybrid in London, ON)

Danaher$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; technical training accepted if paired with relevant experience.
  • 7-10 years in procurement or category management, ideally focused on metals.
  • 5 years managing global sourcing in a manufacturing setting, leading end-to-end projects.
  • 3 years working with MRP/ERP systems and e-sourcing tools; familiarity with Baan or LN is a plus.
  • 3 years collaborating with R&D and Engineering in custom equipment procurement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for metals categories.
  • Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring alignment with performance standards.
  • Develop and oversee a global supplier portfolio to enhance cost and quality outcomes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, R&D, Engineering, Legal, Procurement) to implement sourcing strategies.
  • Facilitate supplier transitions to secure continuous supply from competitive global suppliers.
  • Utilize ERP/MRP and e-sourcing tools for spend tracking and ongoing improvement.
  • Stay informed on global metals market conditions to guide sourcing decisions.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model located in London, ON.
  • Travel opportunities of 5-10% for international and local engagements.
Full Job Description
Reporting to the Director, Global Supply Chain & Logistics, the Global Sourcing Manager, Metals leads global sourcing activities across the metals category-driving strategic sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, contract management, and performance improvement to deliver cost, quality, delivery, and service outcomes globally.

This position is part of the Supply Chain team and will be hybrid in London, ON.

This role will include travel up to 5 to 10%, internationally and locally.

In this role, a typical day will look like:
  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and global value sourcing projects from start to finish across metals categories.
  • Negotiate supplier contracts; manage agreements and enforce performance standards aligned with organizational goals.
  • Build and manage a global supplier portfolio to improve cost, quality, delivery, and risk outcomes.
  • Partner cross-functionally (Operations, R&D, Engineering, Legal, Corporate Procurement) to execute sourcing strategies.
  • Lead supplier transitions to competitive global suppliers while ensuring uninterrupted supply.
  • Use ERP/MRP, e-sourcing tools, and Veralto Enterprise Systems to track spend and drive continuous improvement.
  • Maintain current knowledge of global metals market conditions to inform sourcing decisions.


The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field, OR technical training with equivalent working experience in procurement or supply chain.
  • 7-10 years of procurement/category management experience; preference for metals category exposure.
  • 5 years of global sourcing experience in a global manufacturing environment, leading global value sourcing projects end-to-end.
  • 3 years experience using MRP/ERP materials planning systems and electronic sourcing tools (RFI, RFQ, reverse auctions); Baan or LN a plus.
  • 3 years of experience working with R&D, New Product Development & Engineering teams in a product/project environment, which includes experience procuring custom-engineered equipment.


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About Danaher

Beckman Coulter develops, manufactures and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. More than 275,000 Beckman Coulter systems operate in both Diagnostics and Life Sciences laboratories on seven continents. For more than 75 years, our products have been making a difference in peoples' lives by improving the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery.

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Learn more about Danaher
Size
78,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.6 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+11.8%
Revenue
$22.2 billion
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