Sourcing Operations ERP Leader

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Be part of something altogether life-changing

Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.

Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

What You’ll Do

As the Sourcing Operations ERP Leader, you will be responsible for being the functional expert of the various ERP modules which the Sourcing organization utilizes or impacts their day to day activities. Act as the liaison with the Information Technology group to ensure the platforms and support are performing at a high standard needed to ensure efficiency throughout the organization.

• Act as the functional expert for the various ERP sourcing/purchasing modules and functionality… iSupplier, iProcurement, BPAs, ASLs, ERS, sourcing rules, supplier maintenance, auto POs, etc.
• Partner with the various Sourcing stakeholders to standardize processes, functionality, and maximize utilization.
• Support integration of new sites and businesses as a result or reorganization, merger and acquisition activity
• Partner with the Information Technology organization to ensure platform stability, timely and accurate day to day support, review and approve enhancement/demand requests, and acts as the gatekeeper for system access.
• Drive continuous improvement opportunities for digitization, process simplification, process standardization and cycle reduction to accelerate implementation/leverage and maximize business benefit.
• Proactively monitor risks, own escalations, mitigation and initiate necessary corrective actions
• Define and create reporting/dashboarding/metrics as required
• Provide various operational support to the Sourcing organization as needed which allows them to focus on their primary responsibilities
• Participate and coordinate testing which would be required based on enhancements and various other technical changes
  

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in Sourcing/Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, or Information Technology roles utilizing the Sourcing/purchasing modules within an ERP. Oracle preferred, SAP secondary
• High standard of communication, both verbal and written
• Willingness to get into the genba
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in parallel, both short and long term
• Strong understanding of the Source to Pay process.
• Experience using Product Lifecycle Management applications
• Business level English
• Able to work in a matrix environment with multiple stakeholders. Developing strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Independent thinker; proven ability to lead across functions; data / fact driven decision maker; change agent; customer focus
• Ability to plan and manage a range of priorities, and deliver projects to deadline, within an agreed/defined standard
• Foundation knowledge of operations environments.
• Ability to identify new and creative solutions to business challenges
• Experience working / leading in Lean manufacturing environments
• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel domestically and internationally (<20%)
  

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 68,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and all voices are heard. We believe in our associates and the unique perspectives they bring to every challenge, which is why we’ll empower you to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available here.

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

The EEO posters are available here.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at 202.419.7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.