Sourcing Leader

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Aldevron, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Aldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers. As a member of our team, you’ll help bring life-changing innovations to life—impacting millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific expertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potential—one discovery at a time.

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The Sourcing Leader is responsible for Support sourcing activities for assigned categories, including supplier identification, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring, collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., Procurement, Manufacturing, Product Management, Finance) to ensure sourcing decisions align with business needs.

This position reports to the Pre-Production Planning and is part of the Supply Chain department located in Fargo, ND or Madison, WI and will be an ONSITE role.

This position is part of the Supply Chain department located in Fargo, North Dakota or Madison, Wisconsin. At Aldevron, we combine best-in-class products and service with the ideal operating environment to lay the groundwork for vital new discoveries worldwide. You will be a part of the Sourcing Team and report to the Director of Supply Chain Planning responsible for developing a strategy for sourcing materials, negotiating contracts and achieving annual cost savings targets.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Support sourcing activities for assigned categories, including supplier identification, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring, collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., Procurement, Manufacturing, Product Management, Finance) to ensure sourcing decisions align with business needs.
• Assist in the development of cost reduction and avoidance strategies while maintaining quality and sustainability standards.
• Monitor supplier performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain contract documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Apply structured problem-solving and analytical tools to evaluate sourcing alternatives and support decision-making.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's Degree Required. Preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Operation Management, Engineering or Finance
• 3+ years working experience in Supply Chain, Procurement or related field with the ability to analyze and assimilate data into decisions
• Ability to work in a team environment while exercising adaptability, flexibility and good communication with excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at a time and often under tight timelines

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

· Ability to travel – up to 25%

· Ability to type, and communicate

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

• Project Management, Supplier Management, Manufacturing and New Product Commercialization Experience
• Chemical/or pharmaceutical experience preferred
• Experience in a regulated environment such as cGMP, ISO, or FDA preferred

The salary range for this role is $75K - $100K. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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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.

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