Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect is responsible for driving the Indirect Procurement roadmap across our global sites. You will serve as the primary architect for our indirect spend strategy, ensuring that our sourcing activities—spanning Facilities, CAPEX, IT/Professional Services, Logistic, and MRO—are aligned with the company’s broader operational objectives. 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:
- Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for indirect spend.
- Drive the "one authoritative voice" protocol for supplier negotiations to maximize commercial leverage and ensure consistent contract terms.
- Lead the full sourcing lifecycle (RFI/RFQ/RFP), including contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and formal Quarterly Business Reviews to ensure strict adherence to SLA/KPI benchmarks.
- Provide strategic direction, guidance, and oversight to global transactional buyers managing indirect spend.
- Perform comprehensive spend analysis to identify cross-functional consolidation opportunities, harmonize fragmented supplier contracts, and standardize procurement protocols to optimize organizational structures and realize sustainable cost efficiencies across indirect spend categories (e.g., IT, HR, Marketing, Facilities, and Professional Services).
- Implement robust risk management frameworks for critical indirect suppliers, conducting deep-dive assessments on supply chain dependencies, geopolitical stability, and financial viability.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within a highly regulated industry (Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences).
- Skilled in driving procurement-side transformation and operational alignment, consistently delivering verified synergy savings across indirect spend during periods of organizational growth and transition.
- Strong ability to influence and manage relationships at the executive level.
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:
- Deep functional proficiency in Coupa (or equivalent P2P platform) to manage procurement workflows and downstream PO management.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Advanced analytical skills (Excel, Tableau, or Power BI) for data modeling and cost analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within a highly regulated industry (Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences).
- Skilled in driving procurement-side transformation and operational alignment, consistently delivering verified synergy savings across indirect spend during periods of organizational growth and transition.
- Strong ability to influence and manage relationships at the executive level.
- Ability to travel up to 20–25% for supplier site visits and regional facility audits.
- Deep functional proficiency in Coupa (or equivalent P2P platform) to manage procurement workflows and downstream PO management.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Advanced analytical skills (Excel, Tableau, or Power BI) for data modeling and cost analysis.
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.