Senior Global Commodity Manager – Key Technologies
Skill Requirements
- Deep understanding of current and emerging technologies relevant to AI/ML, advanced analytics, robotics, automation, biotechnology, data science
- Experience in global sourcing within the computer sciences, motion control or similar high technology industries, medical device manufacture, medical diagnostics equipment
- Experience in working with R&D, NPI and Legal teams to protect IP and what matters most to our business
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, MBA or master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, Industrial Distribution Degree, Supply Chain Management degree (with a technical focus or specialization) or a related technical field
- 12+ years of technical procurement/sourcing experience in Key Technologies’ and Key Technology Category sub tier category management such as Pumps, Valves, Motors, Optical Displays, PC and Memory Storage devices, digital machine interfaces and displays
Responsibilities
Develop, define, and execute global category strategies for Key Technologies to maximize savings, on time delivery, quality and risk management.
Evaluate suppliers, lead competitive events (RFIs/RFPs/auctions), negotiate agreements, drive preferred-supplier adoption, and manage supplier performance to meet Beckman Coulter’s needs.
Develop spend analysis, market intelligence, project repository maintenance, financial analysis, budget/price guidance, track/report savings against annual objectives.
Lead without direct authority—guiding other functions and collaborating strongly with our R&D / NPI / VAVE teams to provide strategic direction on supplier selection.
Adopt and use structured continuous-improvement tools (e.g., Lean, Kaizen, DBS) to improve cost, quality, delivery, inventory, cash, across Beckman Coulter.
Qualifications
None specified
Benefits
Comprehensive, competitive benefit programs including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k)
Pay
$165K – 180K annually
Schedule
Remote work arrangement