Lead Commodity Manager

Siemens Healthineers; Sudbury CP; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Pension contribution

Share and bonus scheme

Volunteer days

Flexible benefits access

CSR opportunities

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a senior procurement leader to manage a site-level team at Sudbury, driving strategic sourcing and supplier development for POC diagnostics instruments and reagents. You will partner with site stakeholders to deliver value through KPI-driven procurement and resilient supply base.

The role demands strong supplier relationship management, negotiation skills, and the ability to align Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality and R&D.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Supply Chain Management or Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a site-level procurement team and collaborate with site stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier relationship mgmt

Team leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

BS/BA in Supply Chain

Job description

Do you want to join us in helping to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enabling access to care for more people around the world? At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

We are looking for an experienced leader with specialised manufacturing and supplier knowledge to lead a team of Procurement professionals and operate within a broader Siemens Strategic Procurement organisation. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure a stable and resilient supply base which meets the business requirements in terms of delivery, quality, regulatory, cost and service. You will lead the implementation of sourcing strategies at the Sudbury site for all supplied products, be the primary point of contact for all strategic topics and be an active member of the site management team.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Your Role:

• You will lead a team of Procurement professionals at a site level and work closely with site stakeholders to drive business results and broader Point of Care (POC) initiatives.
• Lead the Strategic Procurement agenda for the site, demonstrating the value of the function through performance based KPIs.
• You will be responsible for developing the supplier base and supporting the growing demand in our Sudbury manufacturing site for POC Diagnostics instruments and reagents.
• You will act as focal point between Sourcing, Manufacturing operations, Quality & R&D/Engineering and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• You will oversee end-to-end supplier management to ensure delivery, quality and cost targets are achieved for current and future business needs.
• On an ongoing basis, you will interact with our Global Commodity Management and align on demand pooling, price negotiations, global commodity strategy to ensure site alignment.

Your Expertise:

• You have a BS/BA in Supply Chain Management or Procurement, with extensive professional experience in owning strategic supplier relationships.
• You have expertise developing and executing sourcing strategies in supply chain within a manufacturing environment and a practical understanding of Strategic Procurement fundamentals.
• You are experienced in developing individuals and leading a team to reach their potential.
• You are an excellent communicator with a continuous improvement mindset and skills to implement changes.
• You can build strong and influential business relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver business goals.
• You are an excellent negotiator capable of concluding agreements with suppliers on a range of topics.

Our Benefits:

• 26 days' holiday (with the option to buy up to 10 additional days, and sell up to 5)
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Share and bonus scheme
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Access to our flexible benefits from private medical insurance to dental cover
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities including 2 paid volunteering days per year and support from our 24/7 employee assistance programme

Who we are:

We are a team of more than 73,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work:

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.

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