Senior Global Commodity Manager – Key Technologies
Beckman CoulterUSA - Remote · Remote · full time · Senior
$165,000 – $180,000
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What this role is
This role oversees global sourcing strategy and supplier management for a $170M technology commodity portfolio at a diagnostics company, requiring deep technical expertise in components like pumps, valves, and optical systems. It suits experienced procurement professionals who combine technical knowledge of advanced technologies with negotiation skills and a track record of driving cost and quality improvements across large organizations.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management or related technical field
- 12+ years of technical procurement and sourcing experience in Key Technologies category management
- Deep understanding of technologies in AI/ML, advanced analytics, robotics, automation, biotechnology, and data science
- Expertise in supplier evaluation, negotiations, contract management, and RFI/RFP sourcing events
- Technical understanding of components such as pumps, valves, motors, optical displays, storage devices, and digital interfaces
- Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally
Nice to have
- Global sourcing experience in computer sciences, motion control, or high-technology industries
- Medical device or medical diagnostics equipment manufacturing experience
- Experience working collaboratively across large organizations on spend pooling and joint negotiations
- Internal project experience with R&D, NPI, and Legal teams on intellectual property protection