Leica Microsystems
life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology
CommodityManager(Electrical&Electronics)
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“Commodity Manager (Electrical & Electronics) at Leica Microsystems. Skills: Commodity management, Supplier management, Cost optimization. Manage local commodities or sub-commodities. Execute sourcing strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure supply continuity; Ensure performance; Ensure value delivery; Optimize quality; Optimize delivery; Optimize cost; Achieve cost savings; Achieve supplier performance targets; Mitigate supply chain risks; Ensure adherence to corporate policies; Ensure adherence to legal requirements; Ensure adherence to ethical standards
Industry & Context.
Analytical proficiency; Mitigate supply chain risks
Willingness to travel (approx. 20%)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 7 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, Experience managing specific commodities, Negotiation proficiency, Analytical proficiency, Project management proficiency, Fluent English (negotiation level), High independence, Reliability, Intercultural competence, Experience in multinational/matrixed organisations
Nice to Have
Knowledge of TCO, Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma, Knowledge of HMLV environments
What You'll Do.
Manage local commodities or sub-commodities
Execute sourcing strategies
Ensure supply continuity
Develop local/sub-commodity strategies
Analyze market/technology roadmaps
Provide data inputs to Global Commodity
Negotiate with suppliers
Manage supplier contracts
Manage supplier performance
Drive supplier development
Drive supplier innovation
Support product development
Support production ramp-up
Contribute to make-or-buy decisions
Conduct TCO evaluations
Monitor commodity KPIs
Report commodity KPIs
Implement cost-reduction initiatives
Mitigate supply chain risks
Lead low-to-medium complexity projects
Participate in Kaizen events
Coordinate supplier involvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with cross-functional teams; Collaborate with Global Commodity Management; Collaborate with R&D; Collaborate with Operations; Collaborate with Quality; Act as sourcing point-of-contact with R&D; Act as sourcing point-of-contact with Operations; Act as sourcing point-of-contact with Quality; Collaborate with other support teams
Communication Scope
Fluent English (negotiation level); Clear communication
Process & Methodology
Project management proficiency, Lead projects (scope, plans, timelines, budgets, risks), Clear communication, Manage stakeholder expectations
Full Job Description
**Bring more to life.** Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Microsystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Shape the Future with Us! At Leica Microsystems, we have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork, we lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis, unveiling the invisible and empowering our customers to build a better, healthier world. Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI-based image analysis solutions enable users to gain profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here, you will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The**Commodity Manager** is responsible for managing specific local commodities or sub-commodities within a broader, global Commodity (Category). This role focuses on tactical execution of sourcing strategies, supplier management, and cost optimization while maintaining alignment with overall global Commodity (Category) objectives. The Commodity Manager works closely with cross-functional teams including Global Commodity Management, R&D, Operations, and Quality to ensure supply continuity, performance, and value delivery. This position reports to the Global Head of Procurement Operations and is part of the Global Sourci
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