Direct Sourcing Lead – Category Manager
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain & Logistics
Direct Sourcing Lead
The Direct Sourcing Lead is responsible for global sourcing strategy of key business unit categories for Cytiva. They will create, update and maintain strategy and support supplier relationship management for Cytiva manufacturing sites globally.
This position reports to the Director, Strategic Sourcing and is part of the Strategic Sourcing team located in Duncan, SC and will be an on‑site role.
What You Will Do- Create, update and maintain global sourcing strategy for 1-3 categories in our Single Use Technologies Business Unit.
- Support site buyers and quality team with supplier escalations.
- Negotiate pricing and contract language with key local suppliers and own category suppliers globally.
- Deliver cost reduction targets by negotiation and working with cross-functional project teams.
- Drive sustainability across supply chain by picking and promoting suppliers that champion sustainability.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business field with 3+ years’ experience in supply chain or procurement role.
- Experience developing/maintaining global sourcing strategies.
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence and communicate at all levels of organization.
- Proven experience in tactical procurement including negotiating pricing/contracts and supplier relationship management.
- Participate in continuous improvement/lean methodology activities.
- Ability to travel in USA and Europe 1-2 times per quarter.
- Global category management.
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