Commodity Manager – Reagents

About the role

Siemens Healthineers is looking for an experienced Commodity Manager for its Reagent Team. The role manages the total purchasing volume of assigned commodities focused on pooling of materials, leads a team of commodity management professionals and drives initiatives that optimize processes and deliver value for the company.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a small procurement team and coordinate a virtual/line management team to achieve savings and higher profit from sourcing.
• Develop organizational forms and procedures, and implement material productivity measures aligned with management strategy.
• Initiate, plan, execute and control demand pooling and supplier management to maximize operating profit from materials.
• Negotiate frame contracts, define core assortments and document them in the Supplier Management IT system.
• Drive supplier development, performance management and risk management, and scout new suppliers on a TCO basis.
• Take part in product development and manufacturing, applying design-to-cost, target costing, standardization and value engineering to reduce material costs.
• Work closely with SCM, R&D/Engineering, PLM and Procurement, and take part in cost-benefit and innovation workshops with suppliers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or another relevant technical field.
• 5+ years of procurement experience, preferably in a medical technology organization.
• Experience in chemical, biological, in-vitro diagnostic, R&D, operations or technical procurement.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%, including internationally if required.

Required skills

• Advanced technical skills to assess suppliers' technical innovation and solve complex problems.
• Professional negotiation skills and leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Strong written, oral and presentation skills at all organizational levels.

What we offer

• Expected compensation of $96,000 - $137,000, depending on geography, skills, education and experience.
• Flexible benefits plan, defined contribution pension plan and RRSP matching.
• Paid time off including vacation, company holidays, sick leave and parental leave.