Third Party Commodity manager
Danaher · Milano, Italy +2 more
Supply Chain & LogisticsFull-timeCompany career page
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Role summary
Leica Biosystems seeks a Third Party Commodity Manager to manage third-party supplier relationships and ensure a complete diagnostic portfolio across Europe. The role involves supplier qualification, contract management, and serving as a key interface between sales, regulatory, and internal functions.
What they're looking for
- Professional procurement certification such as MCIPS or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years strategic sourcing or procurement experience in regulated industries
- Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks for medical device and IVD supplier contracting
- Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation and contract management
- Experience with supplier qualification and onboarding per quality management systems
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record; ability to travel up to 30% in Europe and UK
What you'll be doing
- Identify third-party solutions to address portfolio gaps and customer needs across Europe
- Manage end-to-end supplier lifecycle including qualification, onboarding, contracting, and performance monitoring
- Ensure third-party products meet certification, compliance, pricing, and documentation requirements
- Act as interface between sales, tender, application specialists, and internal functions to develop sourcing strategies
- Maintain centralized third-party product catalogue with full traceability of contracts and documentation
Compensation€55,000–€63,000 gross annual salary plus 10% bonus/incentive pay
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