Commodity Manager – Supplier Strategy

OverviewCommodity Manager – Supplier Strategy & Contracts – Leica BiosystemsLeica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.The Commodity Manager – Supplier Strategy & Contracts drives procurement activities for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products supplied to Leica Biosystems’ subsidiaries and customers across Europe. This role is part of the Customer Excellence team in Europe, on site in Newcastle. You will report to the Customer Care Operations Leader responsible for ensuring customer orders are processed, delivered and invoiced in a timely manner.In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to building a world-class third-party procurement organization and lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage strategic supplier relationships for IVD diagnostic products across Europe.Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.Collaborate closely with local subsidiaries to forecast demand and secure a reliable, cost-effective supply chain.Conduct market and category analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-optimization strategies.Partner with cross-functional teams (Quality, Regulatory, Legal, Commercial) to align sourcing initiatives with business objectives.Support Kaizen initiatives and continuous improvement programs to enhance supplier performance and overall supply chain efficiency.Conduct supplier site visits and evaluations across Europe (travel up to 30%).Essential QualificationsProfessional procurement certification (MCIPS or equivalent).Extensive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, ideally within regulated industries.Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to supplier contracting.Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation and stakeholder management.Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels of the organization.Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.Willingness and ability to travel across Europe (up to 30%).Nice to haveExperience with Danaher Business System (DBS) tools and methodologies.Familiarity with supplier risk management, quality assurance, and GDPR compliance.Knowledge of diagnostic cellular pathology processes.Fluency in English (required); additional European languages are a strong advantage.Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.For more information, visit www.danaher.com.Job detailsSeniority level: Not ApplicableEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Purchasing and Supply ChainIndustries: Medical DeviceReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Leica Biosystems by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr