Commodity Manager

Obsessed by Science. Entrepreneurial by Nature. United by Purpose.

Diasorin is a global leader in immunodiagnostic and molecular diagnostic solutions, advancing science to improve patient outcomes worldwide. For more than 50 years, we have combined scientific rigor with an entrepreneurial mindset, operating with a strong commitment to innovation, accountability, and results to deliver trusted diagnostic solutions.

As the Diagnostics Specialist, Diasorin continuously invests in research, technology, and people. Guided by our values of operational excellence, customer focus, and teamwork, we empower teams to think boldly, act decisively, and transform ideas into meaningful impact across one of the industry’s broadest specialty diagnostic portfolios.

When you join Diasorin, you are not just filling a role. You are helping build what comes next.

Why Join Diasorin

• Build What Matters
  Take ownership, challenge the status quo, and contribute directly to solutions that improve patient care worldwide.
• Innovate with Agility at a Global Scale
  Work in an entrepreneurial environment that enables speed, collaboration, and global impact.
• Grow in a People-Centered Culture
  Thrive in a culture that values accountability, inclusion, and continuous development.

Job Scope
The Commodity Manager will collaborate with and lead a cross functional team to develop and implement a commodity strategy capable of meeting all cost, quality and delivery targets set forth. In addition the Commodity Manager will be accountable in supporting operations as a point of escalation to resolve all cost, quality, delivery and capacity activities of suppliers in said commodity. Lastly, he/she will be responsible to ensure the supply base adheres to the commodity strategy and negotiates and implements contracts to ensure supplier compliance and performance.

Key Duties and Responsibilties

• Designs, develops and communicates the purchasing commodity and supplier strategies under their responsibility and drives the implementation through global organization (global responsibility).
• Works closely with planning, manufacturing, quality, engineering, and research & development to design and implement strategic sourcing strategies
• Masters assigned commodity in terms of cost model, benchmarks, market trends, LCC options, product technical roadmaps, and target costing.
• Manages & fosters relationships with the supply base and drives resolution to systematic supply chain issues impacting quality, delivery, cost or lead-time
• Negotiates and manages agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Luminex and the supply base
• Drives resolution to systemic supply chain issues through contracts and long term agreement negotiations
• Monitors supplier capacity and capability to ensure the forecast can be met and ensures continuity of supply to the factory and customer
• Defines, conducts and manages Supplier Panel Business Risk analysis.
• Manages the performance of the Supplier Panel of his/her commodities and performs regular Supplier Performance reviews (includes also the follow up of corrective action plans and continuous improvement plans).
• Prepares and leads negotiations with suppliers on yearly Cost, Quality and Delivery targets set forth and monitored.
• Develops and presents cost reduction opportunities for evaluation and execution including mobilizing relevant resources to capture and implement supplier innovation and improvement opportunities.
• First level escalation contact for any supply chain issues originating from his/her supply base -
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree Business, Engineering, Science, or equivalent
• 5+ Years Experience in commodity management, procurement, contracts, manufacturing, or logistics
• 5+ Years Experience in Procurement and/or strategic sourcing
• 5+ Years Experience across a broad range of commodities including electronics, sheet metal, machined parts, plastics, OEM, chemicals, and biologics.
• 5+ Years Experience working independently in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
• 2+ Years Experience in managing procurement professionals preferred

Training and Skills

• Proven negotiation skills (High proficiency)
• Experience using an ERP system in a manufacturing environment (Oracle E-Business Suite preferred) (High proficiency)
• Experience in using Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word (High proficiency)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (High proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred
• CPM - Certification By The Institute For Supply Management preferred
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)-APICS preferred

Travel Requirements

• 20% Travel may be required

What we offer

The hiring range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. Beyond base salary, Diasorin offers a competitive rewards package focused on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a comprehensive plan of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

Diasorin is committed to building a workplace where people feel empowered to contribute ideas, take ownership, and grow their careers. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen innovation and help us deliver meaningful impact for patients and customers worldwide.

Diasorin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This posting and recruitment process are subject to applicable local laws and regulations in the country where the position is located. Additional employment disclosures, candidate rights, and employment conditions may apply based on local jurisdiction.

Individuals hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work and may be subject to a background check and drug screening where permitted by law. Diasorin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. If assistance is required, please contact hr@diasorin.com.

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