Staff Commodity Manager, Key Technologies

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results. We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory. It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. 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 Coulter's 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 Bachelor's 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 …

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