Strategic Buyer

Bring more to life.

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

AtPallCorporation one ofDanahers15 operating companies our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. Andby harnessingDanahers 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 papereveryday Pall is there helping protect critical operating assets improve product qualityminimizeemissions 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 theDanaher Business Systemwhich makes everything possible.

TheStrategic Buyeris responsibleforestablishing long-term purchase orders/contracts in SAP and approval of Purchase Orders below a given threshold.Alsowill be managing overall vendor communication negotiation and mitigation of price increase requests.

This positionreports to theSupplier Relationship Managerandis part of theStrategicSoucingTeamlocated inRedruthand willbeanon-siterolewith some travel to visit suppliers required periodically.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Establishing long-term purchase orders/contracts in SAP approval of Purchase Orders below a given thresholdMaintainingup-to-date Purchasing Information RecordsManagesource lists in accordance with commodity strategy and supplier quality guidance Timely upkeep of Vendor Master Data to enable and streamline tactical PO Placement

• Managing overall vendor communicationNegotiation and mitigation of price increase requestsMaintainingfavourablepayment termsParticipatingin supplier visits andmeetings as required Supplier rationalization development and transition (outsourcing insourcing vendor to vendor)

• Identification execution and sustainment of projects in support of the Global Commodity Strategy Addition and timely maintenance of projects in theiSourceProject Management Tool Tactical and Strategic Pursuit of Pall Industrial Sourcing KPI Targets in: Purchase Price Change (PPC) Purchase Price Variance (PPV) Supplier Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) Value Analysis Value Engineering (VAVE) Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) e-Auctions Request for Quotations (RFQs) and Purchase Volume (PVO) Support the ongoing Sourcing Visual Management Process to meet project timelines and maintain cross-functional accountability

• Support monitor and mentor the site materials team membersWork in accordance with escalation procedures to mitigate disruptive material shortage Ensure Purchasing policies and strategies are understood andimplemented Partnerwith relevant site-level stakeholders (Manufacturing Quality Engineeringetc) to facilitate project completion Interface with Materials Team to ensure manufacturing site inputs / requirements are aligned with commodity strategy

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Educated to A level standard professional qualification - CIPS or with experiencein a similar role

• Ideally experience of working with MRP systems such as SAP ExcelPowerpoint Supplier Databases

• Aerospace and/or manufacturing site experience would be advantageous

Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travelboth national and internationally anything up to once per month as required

• Must have a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record

PallCorporationaDanaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits atDanaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows 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.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1