Head of Indirect Sourcing Surface Solutions

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans - so do we Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role can be done in a hybrid working model.

Your role:
As a Sourcing Manager specializing in Indirect Sourcing, you will be part of the international Surface Solutions Sourcing Team and will report directly to the Head of Sourcing for Surface Solutions in Germany. You will oversee and select 3rd party spend and category management for Surface Solutions globally as well as for selected international sourcing projects and categories. The main task of your position is to build up an Indirect Sourcing organization for Surfaces Solution for the time after the transforming into a new company.

This position will set up all indirect sourcing processes, managing services contracts and being focused on a professional sourcing process of all needed indirect materials and services.

Who you are:

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, or operations management or other related discipline or equivalent experience and knowledge in lieu of education
- 5+ years’ experience in Sourcing or in materials businesses, supply chain, logistics or commercial business environment
- 20% Domestic and International travel required
- Results oriented and experienced in collaborating internationally
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional negotiation and contracting skills, considerate of legal and regulatory requirements
- Independent problem solving/decision making and the ability to handle multiple, opposing priorities
- Willingness to travel within US and abroad
- Experience in indirect sourcing (logistics / maintenance, repair & operations, utilities,)
- Solid understanding of purchasing processes and ERP systems (SAP/ARIBA preferred)

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**What we offer**: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress

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WHAT WE OFFER
Money makes the world go round. But at our company there’s more than just financial rewards. We offer a range of attractive benefits to help you work your magic.

**Saving & Finacial**
- Our 401(k) Plan includes a generous company-matching contribution and an additional discretionary contribution each year.
We also provide tax-advantaged accounts for you to save for healthcare, commuting expenses, company-provided and buy-up life insurance to help you protect your financial future.

**Health & Wellness**
- We offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision coverage-including virtual care through Telehealth & free behavioral health counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program.
We also offer a wellness incentive program and personalized support to help you navigate and use your benefits.

**Voluntary Benefits**
- Our voluntary benefits provide additional protection from the high costs of healthcare not covered by health insurance.
We also have discount programs that offer exclusive savings on