Together, we can beat cancer.
At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, we bring together the world's best talent to realize our vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions.
We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.
If you want to be part of this important mission, we want to hear from you.
About the role:
An exciting opportunity for a technical sourcing manager with experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain management to join a world-leading technology business in the fight against cancer. You will be the subject matter expert and trusted partner in a global procurement organization responsible for leading and collaborating with engineering teams on NPI projects. The successful candidate will leverage technical and business acumen to manage the identification, evaluation, selection, and development of existing and new suppliers to meet and exceed project requirements, including technical, cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
What you will do:
- Engage engineering stakeholders at project initiation stage to ensure early supplier involvement to meet technical and other requirements.
- Work closely with category managers and commodity managers to influence and align on global sourcing strategies.
- Execute sourcing strategy for NPI projects to meet cost reduction targets.
- Ensure DfX is built into the supply chain to reduce cost and risk through the entire product life cycle.
- Perform cost analysis, including total cost of ownership and make/buy analysis.
- Develop and implement supplier risk mitigation plans.
- Negotiate and establish contracts with suppliers as needed.
- Meet project KPI’s before transitioning a new product from NPI to production.
- Drive process improvements by developing and implementing best practices.
What you will have:
- Bachelor’s degree (engineering degree preferred) with 8+ years of related experience, or master’s degree with 6+ years of related experience
- Able to read and understand drawings and specifications
- Solid analytical, contract negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, and project management skills
- Proven track record in partnering with engineering and suppliers to meet technical and business objectives
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement creative solutions to drive continuous improvement
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely to influence internal and external stakeholders from all levels of the organization.
What will set you apart:
- Experience in the medical device industry
Fighting cancer calls for big ideas.
We envision a world without fear of cancer. Achieving this vision takes dedication and commitment from all of us, every single day. That's why we celebrate and value the distinctly beautiful and intersectional identities of each of our employees. We are a mirror of our patient-base, which allows us to innovate. Big ideas come from everywhere, and the best ideas are fostered by our unique individual experiences. At Varian, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work and believe your bold and authentic perspective will help to power more victories over cancer.
TogetherWeFight
The base pay range for this position is
Min $93,100 - Max $167,600
The pay wage range shown is based on the job posting's primary location. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications, and location.