Leica Microsystems

life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology

CommodityManager(Electrical&Electronics)

Singapore FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“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.

life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology
Problems you'll solve

Analytical proficiency; Mitigate supply chain risks

Eligibility Requirements

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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