[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Danaher jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/danaher/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Danaher · Duncan, SC # Direct Sourcing Lead – Category Manager Duncan, South Carolina, United States Manager or lead Listed on Danaher’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Danaher’s careers site →](https://danaher.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/DanaherJobs/job/Duncan-South-Carolina-United-States/Direct-Sourcing-Lead---Category-Manager_R1312851) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Danaher](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/danaher/) / Direct Sourcing Lead – Category Manager ## Job description Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, 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. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Direct Sourcing Lead is responsible for global sourcing strategy of key business unit categories for Cytiva. They will create, update and maintain strategy and support supplier relationship management for Cytiva manufacturing sites globally. This position reports to the Director, Strategic Sourcing and is part of the Strategic Sourcing team located in Duncan, SC and will be an on-site role. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery. ### What you will do - Create, update and maintain global sourcing strategy for 1-3 categories in our Single Use Technologies Business Unit - Support site buyers and quality team with supplier escalations - Negotiate pricing and contract language with key local suppliers and own category suppliers globally - Deliver cost reduction targets by negotiation and working with cross-functional project teams - Drive sustainability across supply chain by picking and promoting suppliers that champion sustainability Who you are: Bachelor’s Degree in technical or business with 3+ years’ experience in supply chain or procurement role Experience developing/maintaining global sourcing strategies - Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence and communicate at all levels of organization - Proven experience in tactical procurement including negotiating pricing/contracts and supplier relationship management - Participate in continuous improvement/lean methodology activities Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: Ability to travel in USA and Europe 1-2 times per quarter It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Global category management #LI-TC2 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. Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, for more information about conditions of any job offer please click here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 100 days - Location: Duncan, South Carolina, United States[Apply on Danaher’s careers site →](https://danaher.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/DanaherJobs/job/Duncan-South-Carolina-United-States/Direct-Sourcing-Lead---Category-Manager_R1312851) ## More jobs at Danaher ### [Associate Custom Product Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/danaher/jobs/2a6721eb4fea4076c36b/) Duncan, South Carolina, United States ### [Engineer II Custom Consumable](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/danaher/jobs/eebc4cbc679abf703c7f/) Duncan, South Carolina, United States ### [Maintenance Tech I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/danaher/jobs/2e32f23c731dcff1e7e6/) Duncan, South Carolina, United States ### [Maintenance Technician I - 2nd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/danaher/jobs/89d9305b75cc397b2e18/) Duncan, South Carolina, United States ### [Manufacturing Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/danaher/jobs/bf91e0bfd50ef9391598/) Duncan, South Carolina, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Strategic Sourcing Category Manager, Construction](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/b3bcbaaa36ed02e06f97/) Kroger · Cincinnati, OH, United States ### [Inc. 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