Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect

Danaher•Irvine, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect is responsible for driving the Indirect Procurement roadmap across our global sites. You will serve as the primary architect for our indirect spend strategy, ensuring that our sourcing activities—spanning Facilities, CAPEX, IT/Professional Services, Logistic, and MRO—are aligned with the company’s broader operational objectives. This position reports to the Director, Strategic Commodity Management and is part of the Purchasing team located in Irvine, CA and will be an on-site role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within a highly regulated industry (Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences).
Skilled in driving procurement-side transformation and operational alignment, consistently delivering verified synergy savings across indirect spend during periods of organizational growth and transition
Strong ability to influence and manage relationships at the executive level.
Ability to travel up to 20–25% for supplier site visits and regional facility audits.

Nice To Haves

Deep functional proficiency in Coupa (or equivalent P2P platform) to manage procurement workflows and downstream PO management.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
Advanced analytical skills (Excel, Tableau, or Power BI) for data modeling and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for indirect spend.
Drive the "one authoritative voice" protocol for supplier negotiations to maximize commercial leverage and ensure consistent contract terms.
Lead the full sourcing lifecycle (RFI/RFQ/RFP), including contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and formal Quarterly Business Reviews to ensure strict adherence to SLA/KPI benchmarks.
Provide strategic direction, guidance, and oversight to global transactional buyers managing indirect spend.
Perform comprehensive spend analysis to identify cross-functional consolidation opportunities, harmonize fragmented supplier contracts, and standardize procurement protocols to optimize organizational structures and realize sustainable cost efficiencies across indirect spend categories (e.g., IT, HR, Marketing, Facilities, and Professional Services)
Implement robust risk management frameworks for critical indirect suppliers, conducting deep-dive assessments on supply chain dependencies, geopolitical stability, and financial viability.