Be part of something altogether life-changing!

Working at Cytiva 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.

Forming part of the Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicated technical expertise and talent to develop the next generation of life-changing therapeutics.

The Director of Sourcing Cost Execution for Cytiva is responsible for driving Direct Material cost optimization through leading VPI, PPV and VAVE initiatives across the Cytiva business units to enhance Customer operating margins. Additionally, this individual will lead the Direct Sourcing Cost Execution team inclusive of Project Management Office (PMOs), Manufacturing Project Leaders/SMEs and 3rd Party Technical Resources.

This position is part of Direct Sourcing Operations and will be fully remote. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

What you will do:

• Lead the Direct Sourcing Cost Execution team to support Cytiva Business units in realizing cost improvements while achieving business critical core value drivers.

• Develop Cost Execution team for direct sourcing operations, including both project management and R&D resources to support, strengthen and accelerate Cost out roadmap across Cytiva

• Grow and develop the Cost Execution team through utilization of DBS tools rigor leveraging Lean Conversion, VPI and PPV/VAVE processes and drive sourcing PPV/VAVE DM/VM execution across Cytiva business units.

• Partner with Commercial Sourcing, functional & business leadership teams while leading the cost execution team in defining project scope, goals & resource requirements. Also working across the business to support and help drive resource allocation, capacity planning, project prioritization and project funnel building.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Research and Development, Product Management, Supplier Quality teams to enable resource support, strengthen and accelerate cost out roadmaps.

• Lead Project Management Team in effectively managing project execution including developing schedules, project scoping/business case, budget planning/cost estimation, CAPEX, supply risk mitigation for large capital projects and factory transfers.

Who you are:

• Bachelors degree with 10+ years of progressive experience in Sourcing, Engineering and/or Manufacturing Operations.

• 3+ years of experience in leadership with team of direct reports, including global associates with demonstrated ability to collaborate and work across a heavily matrixed environment.

• Strategic sourcing expertise including cost optimization, forecasting, budgeting, and fostering strong supplier performance partnerships.

• Strong presentation skills aligned with seasoned business and financial acumen and agility in influencing, communicating at all organizational levels including key stakeholders.

• Proven project management and lean/continuous improvement skills.

• Demonstrated internal/external customer focus and function as an instrumental change agent.

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

• MS or MBA or an advanced degree preferred.

• PMP project management certification

• Experience working across multiple regions on a global basis.

• Experience analyzing/reviewing financial models and building project business case justifications.

• Excellent problem solver with a proven ability to generate innovative solutions to complex issues.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel approximately 10-15% globally

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At Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cytiva can provide.

The salary range for this role is $150K - $175K. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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