Sr Strategic Manager, Mechanical
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The 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.
Job description
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.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in Strategic Procurement and Commodity Management
- 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
- Demonstrated results in materials shortage management and inventory control
- Ability to travel up to 20–25% for supplier site visits and regional facility audits
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.