Supplier Relationship Manager

Danaher - Global; Bad Kreuznach; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to drive procurement excellence in the EMEA region. This pivotal role involves managing supplier relationships, overseeing fleet management, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. You will work closely with various business units to implement cost-saving strategies and enhance supplier performance. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a real impact in life sciences and biotechnology, where your contributions will help shape the future of health and safety. If you are passionate about innovation and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Fluent in English and German with strong communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Manage supplier relationships and oversee procurement processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve cost-saving goals.

Kenntnisse

Supplier Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Procurement

Category Management

Cost Reduction

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

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.

The Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) is responsible for facilities, MRO, and fleet in the EMEA Region. This role will support significant procurement projects and work closely with all business units and functions. The SRM will manage the central fleet for various countries in Europe (Germany, UK, France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Poland, Netherlands) and manage all fleet requests and inventories. This role will support, monitor, and assist the local tactical purchasing teams and site managers. It will ensure that policies and procedures relating to compliance, engagement, early involvement, supplier selection, assessment, and development are acknowledged and implemented.

This position reports to the Sr. Commodity Manager for Indirect Sourcing and is part of the Global Integrated Supply Team located in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work on Key Performance indicators and cost-saving goals by focusing on savings project funnel ideation and execution, stay updated on emerging technologies/materials/best practices in indirect and supply chain management, monitor market trends & industry developments to identify opportunities for innovation/cost savings/risk mitigation.
• Oversee the implementation of the indirect strategy, manage the procurement process, and ensure compliance.
• Handle legal interactions, such as supplier non-disclosure agreements and legal interactions between Pall and suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships by identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, conduct supplier assessments, attend supplier meetings/visits, maintain strong relationships with key suppliers via SBR’s.
• Collaborate with the key stakeholders and cross-functional teams (including engineering, manufacturing, materials, quality, finance), LTA’s/MSA’s negotiate and manage contract administration.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in procurement, supply chain, or engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in sourcing, purchasing, category management, or supplier relationship management.
• 3+ years’ experience in indirect sourcing with a focus on facilities or fleet management.
• Proven track record of negotiating contracts, reducing costs, and improving supplier performance.
• Fluent English and German speaker with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel 25% regionally and internationally.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

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

• Building, maintaining, and fostering relationships with suppliers.
• Ability to adapt, think critically, and problem-solve under pressure.
• Continuous improvement in manufacturing.

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.

At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace, and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers, and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.