Job Description

Leica Biosystems' mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" is at the heart of our corporate culture. We're a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you're helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.


Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we're working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges.


The Commodity Manager - Supplier Strategy & Contracts for Leica Biosystems is responsible to drive procurement activities for IVD diagnostic products supplied to Leica Biosystems' subsidiaries and customers across Europe.


This position is part of the Customer Excellence teamlocated in EMEA and will beon site in Newcastle. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.


You will be a part of the team in the EMEA region and report to the Customer Care Operations Leader responsible for ensuring customer orders are processed, delivered & invoiced in a timely manner. If you thrive in a multifunctional role with influential leadership and want to work to build a world-class third-party procurement organization--read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships for IVD diagnostic products across Europe. Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. Collaborate closely with local subsidiaries to forecast demand and secure a reliable, cost-effective supply chain. Conduct market and category analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-optimization strategies. Partner with cross-functional teams (Quality, Regulatory, Legal, Commercial) to align sourcing initiatives with business objectives. Support Kaizen initiatives and continuous improvement programs to enhance supplier performance and overall supply chain efficiency. Conduct supplier site visits and evaluations across Europe (travel up to 30%).

The essential requirements of the job include

P*rofessional procurement certification (MCIPS or equivalent).
Extensive experience of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, ideally within regulated industries. Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to supplier contracting. Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation and stakeholder management. Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels of the organization. Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment. Willingness and ability to travel across Europe (up to 30%)

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

Experience with Danaher Business System (DBS) tools and methodologies. Familiarity with supplier risk management, quality assurance, and GDPR compliance. Knowledge of diagnostic cellular pathology processes. Fluency in English (required); additional European languages are a strong advantage

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.


For more information, visit www.danaher.com.