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Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Supply Chain Commodity Manager

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCumming, GA, USAHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
  • At least 8 years of progressive supply chain experience, including direct warehouse and third-party logistics management.
  • Experience at several organizations, both inside and outside healthcare, bringing a broad cross-industry view.
  • Proven success managing multiple commodities across different product lines.
  • A track record of leading large, complex projects and delivering measurable cost savings at a global scale.
  • Strong data analytics skills with tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar.
  • Hands-on experience using artificial intelligence tools and technologies in supply chain operations.
  • Strong planning, organization, and execution skills in project management.
  • Ability to present complex data and recommendations clearly to executives.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and warehouse management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and warehouse partners, including performance, governance, and contract compliance.
  • Monitor and improve service levels, key performance indicators, and service-level agreements across warehouse and distribution networks.
  • Lead third-party logistics sourcing, onboarding, transitions, and exits while maintaining uninterrupted operations.
  • Manage multiple commodities across different product lines and business units.
  • Build and carry out commodity strategies that balance cost, quality, risk, and service.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to align supply chain strategy with business goals.
  • Use advanced data analytics to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities across the supply chain.
  • Apply artificial intelligence tools and automation to improve forecasting, inventory optimization, spend analysis, and decision-making.
  • Build dashboards and reports with clear, data-backed insights for leadership.
  • Lead large-scale, cross-functional supply chain projects from start to finish, on time and within budget.
  • Set project scope, timelines, milestones, and resource needs, and manage risks and dependencies.
  • Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and executive leadership.
  • Identify and run cost savings initiatives across global operations.
  • Develop value-added services and process improvements that strengthen service and customer outcomes.
  • Track, validate, and report savings and business impact.
  • Work closely with Procurement, Finance, Legal, Quality, Operations, Customer Service, and IT.
  • Work independently with little supervision, and lead or support cross-functional teams when needed.
  • Influence stakeholders at all levels to drive decisions and achieve results.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree (MS, MBA, or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or Business is preferred.
  • PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or a similar certification is a plus.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and warehouse management systems is preferred.

About the Company

Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Varian, part of Siemens Healthineers, focuses on oncology by providing integrated radiation oncology solutions that combine software, hardware, patient data, and care teams. Its offerings include treatment-planning software, radiation therapy machines, and data-management systems that work together to enable precise cancer treatments. The company differentiates itself through an integrated platform approach and services like Oncology-as-a-Service (OaaS), which lets healthcare providers adopt advanced radiation oncology with ongoing service support rather than large upfront investments. Varian serves healthcare providers such as hospitals and cancer centers, helping them deliver coordinated care and improve patient outcomes. Its goal is to reduce the fear of cancer by using data and technology to support clinicians in delivering effective treatments.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Founded
1948

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