Sr. Buyer

Danaher Corp

Deland, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Best Practices, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Solutions, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Demand Forecasting/Planning, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, IR (Infrared), Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Logistics, Materials Management, Negotiation Skills, Operational Support, Operations Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Power Amplifier, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Safety/Work Safety, Sales Cycle, Smartphones, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Deland, FL
POSTED
6 days ago

Bring more to life.

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

At Pall Corporation, 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.

As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers solve their toughest challenges. Our products serve diverse, global customer needs across a wide range of applications to advance health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. From airplane engines to hydraulic systems, scotch to smartphones, OLED screens to paper-everyday Pall is there, helping protect critical operating assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place where you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world. Find what drives you on a team with a more than 75-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Sr. Buyer is responsible for tactical procurement, inventory control, and supplier management for the assigned suppliers. The Senior Buyer will lead initiatives to improve supplier on-time delivery performance, optimize inventory levels, and reduce total cost while ensuring continuity of supply and supporting operational objectives.

This position reports to the Sr. Materials Manager and is part of the Materials Team located in DeLand, Florida and will be an on-site role

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Lead demand, inventory, and supplier performance analysis to support strategic purchasing decisions and ensure continuity of supply.
  • Own and oversee the complete purchase order lifecycle, including exception management, supplier follow-up, and GR/IR resolution.
  • Develop strategic supplier partnerships and lead negotiations, delivery recovery efforts, and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Lead data-driven problem solving to resolve material shortages, inventory imbalances, and supply chain disruptions.
  • Represent Materials Management in cross-functional initiatives, driving continuous improvement, Kanban deployment, and operational excellence.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelor's degree preferably in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years in a buyer/planning function; OR Master's degree with 2+ years of experience; OR high school diploma with 10+ years of relevant experience.

  • Experience working in supply chain or logistics with various external and internal suppliers to ensured delivery or completion of materials priorities and expedited if needed.

  • Work cross functionally with internal departments to ensure materials continuity, drive improvement and lead other initiatives in order to drive maximizing our customer experience

  • Solid understanding of supply chain management principles, including demand & supply forecasting, inventory management, and lot restrictions.

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

  • Proficiency using Excel and ERP systems (SAP is a plus)
  • Knowledge of lean six sigma and of planning "best practices" including, but not limited to Supplier PULL Systems, Vendor Manage Inventory, Lean Daily Management, and lean improvement events
  • Demonstrated experience in developing supplier relationship and driving implementation of optimal purchasing patterns.

Pall Corporation, 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. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

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.

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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.

About the Company

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Danaher Corp

Danaher is a global science & technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life worldwide. Our world class brands are leaders in some of the most demanding and attractive industries, including life sciences, medical diagnostics, dental, environmental and applied solutions. Our globally diverse team of 71,000 associates is united by a common culture and operating system, the Danaher Business System, which serves as our competitive advantage. We generated $19.9B in revenue last year. We are ranked #162 on the Fortune 500 and our stock has outperformed the S&P 500 by more than 5,200% over 25 years. At Danaher, you can build a career in a way no other company can duplicate. Our brands allow us to offer dynamic careers across multiple industries. We're innovative, fast-paced, results-oriented, and we win. We need talented people to keep winning. Here you'll learn how DBS is used to shape strategy, focus execution, align our people, and create value for customers and shareholders. Come join our winning team. Danaher is committed to competitive compensation that typically has key components including base salary, variable annual incentive compensation based on personal and company performance, and long-term incentive.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
WEBSITE
https://www.danaher.com/