Job Description

Leica Microsystems has helped shape the future of microscopy for over 170 years by developing groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. As a global leader, we're driven by continuous improvement to excite our customers and to create the best work environment for our people. Customer focus, innovation, and teamwork are at the core of our culture and the foundation of our success.
Want to be part of a company whose products are part of cutting-edge research around the world? Join Leica Microsystems in our commitment for brilliant solutions and insight.
Leica Microsystems is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we're pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.
Administrative Assistant, Sourcing (Contract)
I. GENERAL SUMMARY
Assist Sourcing department on the following sourcing roles and responsibilities.
II. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Negotiate contracts (commercial and terms of supply), conducts price negotiations and supplier business reviews (SBR) on suppliers' performance indicators.
Maintains sustainable relationships and partnerships with suppliers to optimize procurement spend and fulfil the assigned commodities cost target.
Manage engineering changes from R&D to suppliers/production, ensure parts are qualified for sustaining production.
Manage part qualification (eFA) during NPI stages and ensure material readiness before product launch.
Drive suppliers' lead-time reduction and stock level improvement to ensure supply chain connectivity is maintained.
Others: r.
Supports and participates in department Initiatives events.
Undertakes or performs other duties as assigned by the Sourcing Manager.
III. Requirements
Preferably with min. 1-2 years or more of relevant experience in sourcing, purchasing or process engineering in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to comprehend engineering drawings independently for the purposes of vendor qualification & selection.
Knowledge in SAP and MS Office.
Ability to influence suppliers and cross functional team members to meet performance targets.
A good team player.
Ability to work independently, self-starter and resourceful.
Tenacity to do what is necessary to meet on-time deliveries.
WHAT WE OFFER
Equal pay is a given for us.
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We have no room for prejudices and stereotypes. We promote equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion.
We offer a balance between support and autonomy to achieve your own goals in an international environment
GET MORE INSIGHT
Learn more about what we do and who we are by watching our company video "We Are Leica": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zHmalqMXN4
Are you interested to discover new opportunities in an innovative, team-oriented environment? Do apply online with your complete documents (cover letter, CV, certificates). We are looking forward to your application!
When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
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