Staff Commodity Manager, Key Technologies

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The Staff Commodity Manager Key Technologies (Electro-Mechanical) is a highly technical sourcing and supplier management leader responsible for the global strategy supplier performance and commercial management of Beckman Coulters electro-mechanical commodity portfolio. The successful candidate will act as the primary business partner for Engineering Manufacturing Quality and R&D teams evaluating supplier technical capabilities driving value engineering initiatives supporting new product introductions and developing sourcing strategies for critical electro-mechanical components and assemblies.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager Commodity Management and is part of the Global Procurement organization located in Indianapolis Indiana and will be an on-site role.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead the global sourcing and supplier strategy for the Key Technologies (Electro-Mechanical) commodity portfolio including precision machined component assemblies motion control devices electromechanical systems motors sensors and related technologies.
• Partner with Engineering Manufacturing Quality and R&D teams to align sourcing strategies with product performance manufacturability and business objectives.
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes technical capabilities automation technologies capacity and quality systems to support supplier selection and development. Drive value engineering design-to-cost should-cost modeling and supplier innovation initiatives to improve product performance and reduce total cost.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) supplier qualification component transfers dual-sourcing and risk mitigation projects across global manufacturing sites. Lead RFQ activities with a strong focus on technical evaluation manufacturing feasibility quality requirements total cost and supplier scalability.
• Develop deep knowledge of electro-mechanical technologies manufacturing methods materials and industry cost drivers to influence sourcing and engineering decisions.

The essential requirements of the job include

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Electrical Engineering Materials Engineering or related technical discipline. 5 years of experience in engineering manufacturing supplier engineering commodity management procurement engineering strategic sourcing or related technical roles.
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical components assemblies and manufacturing processes. Ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications GD&T requirements bills of material and manufacturing process documentation.
• Experience evaluating supplier manufacturing capabilities including machining sheet metal fabrication molding electromechanical assembly automation and testing processes.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with Engineering Manufacturing and Quality organizations to resolve technical and supply chain challenges. Proven ability to lead cost reduction supplier development value engineering or process improvement initiatives.
• Procurement and supplier negotiation experience with the ability to balance technical quality and commercial requirements.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel 10% both domestic and international.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Product Engineering Procurement Engineering or Strategic Sourcing of electro-mechanical commodities. Experience supporting regulated industries such as Medical Device Life Sciences Diagnostics Aerospace or Industrial Manufacturing.
• Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Kaizen DFM/DFA or Design-to-Value experience. Experience with supplier qualification APQP PPAP process validation and technical risk assessment.
• MBA Masters Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical leadership experience.

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