Danaher

Sr Strategic Manager, Mechanical

Danaher • $120K — $160K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years in Strategic Procurement and Commodity Management, focusing on Mechanical categories.
  • Experience managing spend up to $60 million with proven category strategies.
  • Strong understanding of engineering quality issues related to materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Familiarity with Purchasing/ERP/Agile systems and inventory control.

Responsibilities

  • Lead global strategic commodity management for assigned categories to achieve key performance indicators.
  • Conduct supplier business reviews to ensure compliance with performance standards and improvement goals.
  • Support and enhance vendor management processes in collaboration with contract manufacturers.
  • Drive continuous improvements and efficiencies within the supply chain throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Manage risk and supplier performance to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care programs including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off to support work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan for retirement savings.
  • Bonus/incentive pay based on performance.
Full Job Description
Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager, Mechanical is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a commodity strategy that supports and enhances the company's material objectives including optimizing cost, quality, and continuity of supply (COS) for Mechanical commodities such as tape, adhesive, plastic, injection molding, and pouches.

This position reports to the Director, Strategic Commodity Management and is part of the Purchasing team located in Irvine, CA and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Lead global strategic commodity management for assigned categories to deliver key performance indicators, including savings, supplier rationalization, low-cost region sourcing, risk management, spend under agreement, supplier performance, etc.
  • Conduct supplier business reviews with preferred suppliers to ensure both parties meet obligations under the terms of agreement, including performance standards and continuous improvement goals.
  • Responsible for supporting and improving vendor management processes and for working closely with contract manufacturers.
  • Drive and lead continuous improvements and efficiencies within the supply chain and ensure full support throughout the service phase of the product lifecycle.


The essential requirements of the job include:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in Strategic Procurement and Commodity Management with proven experience in developing and executing Mechanical Category Strategies and Vendor Management process for spend up to $60 million.
  • Deep understanding of complex engineering quality issues caused by material or manufacturing processes and related solutions.
  • Purchasing/ERP/Agile experience and demonstrated results in materials shortage management and inventory control.


Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
  • Ability to travel up to 20-25% for supplier site visits and regional facility audits.


It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
  • Using Digital Strategic procurement systems; Spend Analysis, Sourcing, Contract Management, P2P.
  • Mandarin Chinese or Spanish language skills preferred.
  • Proven cost reduction track record and project management skills preferred.


Masimo, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The annual salary range for this role is $120,000 - $160,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Bonus / Incentive Pay

10% of annual base salary

This job is also eligible for bonus / incentive pay. This is the target earnings as % of base annual salary, subject to objective eligibility criteria and performance conditions as set out in the applicable scheme terms and conditions.

This job is also eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits. Details regarding these benefits will be provided separately.

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.

Danaher Careers

Joining Danaher means becoming part of a global team committed to driving growth, innovation, and leadership across various industries. At Danaher, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional development and personal achievement.

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At Danaher, you will engage in work that propels global industries forward through innovation and leadership. Our team at Danaher is dedicated to enhancing the company's impact on science, technology, and healthcare. We believe in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, where every team member’s contribution is valued.

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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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