Chemical Direct Sourcing Lead

As a Chemical Sourcing Lead for Strategic Sourcing at Cytiva, your role is crucial in leading the Chemical Sourcing & Procurement efforts for India & the APAC region. Your responsibilities will include: - Sourcing and procuring Chemicals, raw materials, and related services such as CDMO services. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams (R&D, manufacturing, quality) to ensure alignment. - Providing technical guidance on chemical selection & application. - Ensuring compliance with regulations, industry standards, and quality requirements. - Managing supplier quality, reliability, and performance. - Overseeing special projects like supply chain optimization and process improvement initiatives in coordination with internal stakeholders. To excel in this role, you should have: - A Bachelors degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry, or a related field. - Minimum 10 years of experience in chemical sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management. - Proven record of cost savings, process improvements, and strategic sourcing. - Strong technical knowledge of chemicals and raw materials. - Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. - Experience with ERP systems, procurement software, and data analytics tools. Additionally, it would be beneficial if you have previous experience in: - Familiarity with regulatory compliance (e.g., REACH, GMP). - Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies. - International sourcing experience. - Relevant certification (e.g., CSCP, CPSM, CPEM). Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a comprehensive range of competitive benefits that enhance our lives beyond work. By joining our team, you will contribute to accelerating the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology, partnering with customers globally to solve complex challenges and bring the power of science to life.,