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DanaherCommodity Manager - Asia
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LocationShanghai, China
SenioritySenior
Experience7+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 20, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
Reposted once in the last 6 monthsEarliest listing first seen Sep 10, 2026
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Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Science, Supply Chain Management or related field
Minimum 7 Years in MNCs of relevant experience (eg., Sourcing, Procurement, Technology, Engineering, or Project Management)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and independently
Proven ability to lead others to solve complex problems which bridge multiple products/projects or business/functions
Demonstrated critical & analytical thinking to apply insights into actionable procurement strategies
Adaptability to manage competing priorities and deliver sustainable results in a dynamic and fast-paced organization
Thrive in high-pressure environments, navigating ambiguity across diverse business cultures
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and methods
Fluent written and oral English
Willing to do some extra job and traveling
Master or MBA is plus
About the role
Position Summary: We’re seeking a strategic and results-driven Commodity Manager to lead end-to-end procurement strategies for dedicated commodity across Asia. The position is responsible for developing and implementing cost-reducing strategies, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, managing supplier relationships, driving supply chain resillency and overseeing procurement activities. This role also monitors market trends, identifies critical materials and technology, and supports key stakeholders in their procurement needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Commodity Strategy & Management:
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Provide leadership and direction for the category core team related to all aspects of procurement and develop key strategies to support future business success.
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Collaborate with the Global Commodity Leader to support global commodity strategies and execution, providing regional insights on pricing trends, supplier capabilities and market risks.
Supply Chain Resillency:
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Drive China localization sourcing initiatives, ensuring alignment and meet localization requirements to support local business.
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Work with oversea Operation Companies to identify alternative suppliers outside China and execute low-cost region sourcing plans.
Supplier Relationship Management:
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Lead the development of a low-cost and high quality suppliers within commodity throughout Asia to drive QDCI improvement across the Operating Companies internationally.
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Assess supplier capabilities performance, leading Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and supplier reviews for all strategic suppliers within commodity.
Project Management:
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Prioritize cost competitiveness through actively participating in bid packages, cost modeling, favorable negotiations and implementations by group volume and growth leverage.
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Utiliize Danaher Business System (DBS) principles to drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements through value engineering, process optimization and lean initiatives.
Cross OpCo/Function Collaboration:
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Build and maintain strong relationship with Operating Company to gather the business requirements, gain regular inputs and align on the procurement plans for targeted categories.
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Be the key technical communication hub between oversea team and regional-based suppliers, providing technical language and business customs expertise or supports as required.
Requirements:
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Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Science, Supply Chain Management or related field, Master or MBA is plus.
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Minimum 7 Years in MNCs of relevant experience (eg., Sourcing, Procurement, Technology, Eningeering, or Project Management).
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and independently.
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Proven ability to lead others to solve complex problems which bridge multiple products/projects or business/functions.
•
Demonstrated critical & analytical thinking to apply insights into actionable procurement strategies.
•
Adaptability to manage competing priorities and deliver sustainable results in a dynamic and fast-paced organization.
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Thrive in high-pressure environments, navigating ambiguity across diverse business cultures.
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Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and methods.
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Fluent written and oral English, Willing to do some extra job and traveling.
About the company
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.