Job Summary

The SL SPM is responsible to perform SPM tasks related to his/her/their assigned Cytiva operating companies, business units and sites with focus on continuously improving the performance of key suppliers in-line with Cytiva's and its customers' requirements. The role is global and covers all relevant parts, materials, services and suppliers associated to the specific portfolio assigned to the SL SPM. A high level of regular and ad-hoc on-site and remote/virtual interaction with sourcing or category leaders, supply chain, materials management, supplier quality assurance, R&D;, new product introduction and other functions is required.

Responsibilities

- Identifies supplier candidates for performance improvement projects jointly with the sourcing leaders at the assigned sites, BU(s) or operating companies.

- Plans, prepares, facilitates and completes supplier performance improvement projects based on requests and inputs from BU Sourcing leadership (incl. projects on supplier premises).

- Applies select Lean, DBS and sourcing tools / methods to improve supplier performance with impact on capacity, OTD, lead-times, TCO, inventory and other relevant factors.

- Provides tools, improvement methods and supplier-related insights into sourcing strategy development and execution at the assigned sites.

- Supports sourcing or category leaders in the preparation of supplier negotiations.

- Coaches Cytiva and supplier resources in the application and sustainment of select Lean, DBS and sourcing tools as beneficial to improve supplier performance.

- Provides critical input during the planning and prioritization process for supplier improvement projects.

- Communicates the results of supplier improvement projects to Cytiva stakeholders and archives project documentation.

- Implements best practices and develops SL SPM tools, methods, KPIs and strategies in-line with Cytiva's priorities.

- Performs other tasks as assigned.





- Requires a high level of regular and ad-hoc in office and remote/virtual interaction with sourcing or category leaders, supply chain, materials management, supplier quality assurance, R&D;, new product introduction and other functions.

Qualifications and requirements

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Procurement/Sourcing/Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.

- Advanced to expert knowledge in select DBS tools (eg .

Certification in one or multiple DBS tools a plus.

- Advanced project management skills.

- Advanced supplier assessment / auditing skills.

- Ability to perform in a virtual team environment, at remote locations (including supplier sites) and on a global level.

- 5+ years working experience in complex supply chains and with international suppliers, ideally including problem-solving and continuous improvement projects targeting supplier capacity, OTD, lead-time, TCO and inventory improvements.

- Advanced knowledge in Lean or other supplier performance management tools and practices.

- Experience in working in a matrix organization and proven track record of achieving results as a member or leader of multi-functional teams.

- Ability to travel globally.

- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

- Fluent in oral and written English.

Behavioral characteristics

- Strong ability to inspire and engage, create context and take the lead including the successful preparation, facilitation and conclusion of meetings and workshops on international level.

- Considers different points of views, consolidates data and facts and based on these prioritizes and makes decisions.

- Presents and communicates with impact, simplifies complex information and data and communicates the information clearly across all levels of the company.

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📌 Sourcing Leader - Supplier Performance mgmt (Bengaluru)
🏢 DHR Holding India
📍 Bengaluru