Supplier Relationship Manager

JR Germany; Bremen; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to lead procurement projects and manage supplier relationships across Europe. In this pivotal role, you will drive cost-saving initiatives, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, you will navigate the complexities of indirect sourcing while contributing to the company's mission of making a tangible impact in life sciences and biotechnology. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will help shape the future of procurement and supply chain management.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or supplier relationship management.
• Fluent in English and German with excellent communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Manage procurement projects and supplier relationships across Europe.
• Oversee implementation of indirect strategy and compliance.

Kenntnisse

Supplier Relationship Management

Procurement

Category Management

Negotiation

Cost Reduction

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

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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 tape 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 Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) is responsible for facilities, MRO, and fleet in the EMEA Region.

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.

The SRM will manage significant procurement projects and work closely with all business units and functions. The role involves managing the central fleet for various countries in Europe (Germany, UK, France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Poland, Netherlands), handling all fleet requests and inventories. It supports, monitors, and assists local tactical purchasing teams and site managers, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures related to engagement, supplier selection, assessment, and development.

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. It is 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 ideation and execution, staying updated on emerging technologies, materials, and best practices in indirect and supply chain management, and monitoring market trends to identify opportunities for innovation, cost savings, and 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, conducting supplier assessments, attending supplier meetings/visits, and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers via SBRs.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams (including engineering, manufacturing, materials, quality, finance), negotiate and manage contract administration such as LTAs/MSAs.
• Possess a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in procurement, supply chain, or engineering.
• Have 5+ years' experience in sourcing, purchasing, category management, or supplier relationship management.
• Have 3+ years' experience in indirect sourcing focusing on facilities or fleet management.
• Proven track record of negotiating contracts, reducing costs, and improving supplier performance.

Fluent in English and German, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Environment Requirements:

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

Preferred additional experience includes:

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