Details: The primary role of this position is to develop and execute supply base strategies for assigned commodities that meet the short and long terms goals of the business. This includes a) developing formal commodity strategies; b) selecting and developing preferred suppliers; and c) achieving performance improvement targets. The assigned commodities will be commercially challenging and technically complex. This position is expected to create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans. Essential Functions: Being largely self-directed with minimal assistance and direction from supervisor, perform the following functions with: • Develop and execute breakthrough commodity strategies and plans which generate high levels of incremental value. • Achieve performance improvement targets in purchase price variance, quality, delivery and inventory. • Maintain deep commodity knowledge and subject matter expertise to understand macro and micro commodity drivers. Utilize this information when forming effective commodity strategies. • Assist in the development of Strategic Sourcing Managers and Component Engineers through mentoring and peer assistance where appropriate. Serve as Strategic Sourcing Director's designee when needed. • Support attainment of department goals by leading special projects as assigned and improving overall department execution & efficiency. • Identify and develop preferred suppliers. • Achieve New Product Development (NPD) projects supply chain goals by assuring that effective commodity and supplier decisions are made. Ensure project cost and launch targets are met. • Fully leverage Danaher Purchasing strengths through collaboration with Danaher Corporation Purchasing & applicable Operating Companies. • Through rigorous use of problem-solving techniques, quickly and completely resolve chronic and serious supplier. • Ensure that product quality requirements are met by executing the established qualification procedures and standard work. • Fully utilize DHR Procurement tools where applicable. Example include: iSource auctions, iSource project management, Sourcing Workshops, Supplier Portal, Seaview, etc. • Other special projects and duties as required.
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