• Train vendors on conducting capacity planning using SAM. • Perform capacity monitoring on a regular basis. • Support and drive lean initiatives (e.g. workflow, line layout, combining operations)/deployment plan with our strategic vendors. • Support establishing efficiency baseline/man-machine ratios and guide vendors to achieve their longer term strategic targets. • Continuously improve and create internal and external processes and procedures. • Work with Technical, PQA and Raw Materials team to ensure all commercial decision and standards are met. • Partner with Raw Materials, PQA and Technical teams to resolve fabric or quality issues. • Manage bulk production tracking processes to meet timelines. • Be sensitive and alert proactively on high risk potential order problem to ensure production on track through regular production meeting and cc mail. • Provide recommendation on claim settlement options. • Resolve issues within a timely manner while working to continuously improve and create internal and external processes and procedures. • Review and evaluate vendor performance.

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Microsystems, 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. Shape the Future with Us! At Leica Microsystems, we have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork, we lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis, unveiling the invisible and empowering our customers to build a better, healthier world. Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI-based image analysis solutions enable users to gain profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here, you will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Global Principal Procurement Engineer is responsible for leading cost optimization initiatives across the Direct Sourcing portfolio. This role plays a key part in driving value through advanced cost engineering techniques such as target costing, should-cost modeling, and value engineering, while ensuring supplier quality, delivery, and innovation. It combines deep technical knowledge with strong commercial acumen and a passion for continuous (cost) improvement. This position reports to the Director Global Direct Sourcing and is part of the Global Commodity Team and will be an on-site role in Singapore, China or Malaysia (possibly also remote). In this role, you will have the opportunity to: - Lead and execute cost reduction and value improvement projects across Direct Commodities in alignment with Commodity Managers. - Develop and apply target costing strategies in collaboration with R&D and Product Management. - Conduct cost breakdown analyses and challenge supplier pricing based on manufacturing processes and market benchmarks. - Benchmark global suppliers in alignment with Commodity Managers, identify the best cost sourcing opportunities and support, drive and lead complex negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimal commercial outcomes. - Support early supplier involvement in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects to ensure cost-effective design decisions in alignment with the Project Procurement Managers. The essential requirements of the job include - Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management. - 8+ years of experience in procurement engineering, cost engineering, or strategic sourcing. - Familiarity with Advanced Cost Management Tools, such as Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Design-to-Cost (DtC), Clean Sheet Costing, Activity-Based Costing (ABC), etc. - Proven track record in complex price and contract negotiations. - Fluent in English (negotiation level) Travel requirements: - Willingness to travel nationally and internationally (up to 60%). It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: - High-mix low-volume (HMLV) manufacturing processes - SAP, e-procurement tools, and Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI. - Stakeholder management in a matrixed, multinational organization. Leica Microsystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. #LI-SS3 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.

Title: Associate Buyer Location: Plymouth, Wisconsin, 53073, United States Job Description: Job Category: Procurement/Supply Chain Requisition Number: ASSOC004194 Full-Time Hybrid Description Your Story. You will provide tactical support in the purchasing and distribution of raw materials, goods, and services for all Sargento manufacturing facilities. In accordance with established policies, controls, practices, and purchasing techniques, you will act as an agent for the company to procure materials, components, and supplies at the most favorable costs and terms consistent with standards of quality and manufacturing schedules. You will also purchase in accordance with production/finished product requirements and maintain sufficient inventory of materials from outside vendors to ensure all requirements are met. Your Passion. Our Culture. At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you.  Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family.  At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company.  You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career.  With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality.  If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here. Benefits that set us apart. - Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Remote ½ day Fridays - Onsite Health & Wellness Center - Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation - Tuition Assistance - Access to Employee Store What You Do. Planning - Originate purchase orders and/or delivery schedules based on current or forecasted material demand - Expedite outstanding purchase orders in accordance with production requirements and communicate with suppliers and/or internal partners - Communicate any changes in expected delivery date, quantity, or location to Supply Partners in a timely manner - Support sourcing events to drive cost savings, as directed by supervisor - Expedite procurement of samples as communicated through sample request process - Obtain supplier documentation and pricing for samples and new raw materials - Maintain related documentation in PLM system Management Support - Assist in the development, on-boarding, and maintenance of vendors and materials to maximize the value of the relationship and to effect appropriate vendor involvement, improvement, and control - Assist in evaluating and measuring vendors against defined expectations and provide appropriate feedback to vendors - Provide sourcing support and cost optimization opportunities while working with Regulatory/Legal, Food Safety, R&D and Supply Quality to ensure suppliers and materials, services and goods meet the established quality standards - Participate, plan, and organize supplier visits and extended trips by coordinating schedules between Sargento employees and suppliers - With the cooperation of Supply Quality, R&D, and Operations, follow up with suppliers in addressing material quality issues and implementing corrective action through the Quality Management System - Represent Procurement at a variety of internal meetings. Follow up with appropriate Procurement team members with updates and action items as needed - Provide guidance for disposal of surplus and defective materials, along with those managed via the discontinuation process - Utilize strong computer skills to assemble, compile, and analyze data. Create spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations as directed Your Education and Experience. - Associate's degree in Supply Chain or related business or technical field required. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred. - Zero to two years of relevant experience in Procurement, Logistics, or other related Supply Chain role required. - Strong computer skills are necessary, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. SAP skills are helpful, but not required. - Due to extensive communication with suppliers and internal customers; good interpersonal, problem solving, and reasoning skills are required. Our Story. With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years.  We created the world’s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses.  Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces.  Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry. To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• Manage purchase order, requisition, and contract workflows • Coordinate with finance, legal, and operational teams to manage vendor relationships • Assist with implementation of a procure-to-pay system • Develop purchasing policy, conduct RFPs/bids/negotiations, and review purchase orders • Prepare and issue purchase orders, ensuring inclusion of accurate specifications, terms, and conditions • Follow up with stakeholders to complete requests