Direct Sourcing Lead – Category Manager

About the role

The Direct Sourcing Lead is responsible for global sourcing strategy of key business unit categories for Cytiva. They will create, update and maintain strategy and support supplier relationship management for Cytiva manufacturing sites globally.

Responsibilities

• Create, update and maintain global sourcing strategy for 1-3 categories in our Single Use Technologies Business Unit
• Support site buyers and quality team with supplier escalations
• Negotiate pricing and contract language with key local suppliers and own category suppliers globally
• Deliver cost reduction targets by negotiation and working with cross-functional project teams
• Drive sustainability across supply chain by picking and promoting suppliers that champion sustainability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical or business with 3+ years’ experience in supply chain or procurement role
• Experience developing/maintaining global sourcing strategies
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence and communicate at all levels of organization
• Proven experience in tactical procurement including negotiating pricing/contracts and supplier relationship management
• Participate in continuous improvement/lean methodology activities

Qualifications

• Ability to travel in USA and Europe 1-2 times per quarter

Skills

• Previous experience in global category management is a plus

Benefits

At Cytiva, we are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.