Global NPI Procurement Lead Life Sciences

Leica Microsystems; Heerbrugg; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leica Microsystems, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to lead NPI and strategic transition procurement efforts. You will interface with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Marketing to align with milestones, costs, and supplier readiness.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or related field, 7+ years in project management within procurement or supply chain, and strong English communication in a global matrix. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project management, preferably in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain.
• Fluency in English at a professional level.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for NPI and transition projects, defining scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder requirements with transparent reporting.
• Drive supplier selection, qualification, and readiness in alignment with strategies, including prototype sourcing and supplier onboarding.
• Enable early supplier involvement and Design-to-Cost, improve manufacturability, manage changes, and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Negotiate and implement commercial agreements with development contracts, pricing, lead times, and service levels.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment and continuous improvement by collaborating with R&D, Operations, Quality, Marketing, and Commodity Management.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering

Tools

SAP

e-procurement tools

Power BI

Job description

Leica Microsystems, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to lead NPI and strategic transition procurement efforts. You will interface with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Marketing to align with milestones, costs, and supplier readiness.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or related field, 7+ years in project management within procurement or supply chain, and strong English communication in a global matrix. Travel up to 25% is expected.