Supplier Relationship Manager

JR Germany; Paderborn; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to drive procurement excellence across the EMEA region. This role involves managing supplier relationships, overseeing fleet management, and ensuring compliance with procurement strategies. You will collaborate with various business units to implement cost-saving initiatives and enhance supplier performance. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors. Join a diverse team dedicated to advancing health and safety through cutting-edge solutions.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years' experience in sourcing, purchasing, or supplier relationship management.
• Proven track record of negotiating contracts and improving supplier performance.

Aufgaben

• Manage supplier relationships and oversee procurement processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and negotiate contracts.

Kenntnisse

Supplier Relationship Management

Procurement

Category Management

Contract Negotiation

Cost Reduction

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

Problem Solving

Ausbildung

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

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26.04.2025

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Job Description:

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 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 role involves significant procurement projects and close collaboration with all business units and functions. The SRM will manage the central fleet for various European countries (Germany, UK, France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Poland, Netherlands) and handle all fleet requests and inventories. This role supports, monitors, and assists local tactical purchasing teams and site managers, ensuring policies and procedures related 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, is part of the Global Integrated Supply Team based in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, and requires on-site presence.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work on KPIs and cost-saving goals by focusing on savings project 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, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee the implementation of the indirect strategy, manage procurement processes, 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 stakeholders and cross-functional teams (including engineering, manufacturing, materials, quality, finance), negotiate, and manage contract administration.
• 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 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.