Supplier Relationship Manager

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

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to drive procurement excellence in the EMEA region. This role focuses on managing supplier relationships, implementing sourcing strategies, and ensuring compliance across various business units. With a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, you'll play a crucial role in achieving cost-saving goals and enhancing supplier performance. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a tangible impact in life sciences and biotechnology, where your expertise will help shape the future of technology and science.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or supplier relationship management.
• Proven ability in contract negotiation and supplier performance improvement.

Aufgaben

• Manage supplier relationships and oversee procurement processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and negotiate contracts.

Kenntnisse

Supplier Relationship Management

Procurement Strategies

Contract Negotiation

Cost Reduction

Cross-functional Collaboration

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

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 assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health. Pall is a place for the exponentially curious to thrive and amplify their impact on the world. Discover what drives you on a team with over 75 years 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 worldwide to solve complex challenges and architect 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 both visible and non-visible differences within our workforce, workplace, and markets. Our associates, customers, and shareholders contribute unique perspectives due to these diverse attributes.

The SRM will handle significant procurement projects, work closely with all business units and functions, and manage the central fleet for various European countries (Germany, UK, France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Poland, Netherlands). The role involves supporting local procurement teams and site managers, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures related to supplier engagement, selection, assessment, and development.

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

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

1. Work on KPIs and cost-saving goals, focusing on savings projects, staying updated on emerging technologies, materials, and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation, cost savings, and risk mitigation.
2. Oversee the implementation of indirect sourcing strategies, manage procurement processes, and ensure compliance.
3. Handle legal interactions such as NDAs and legal negotiations with suppliers.
4. Manage supplier relationships by identifying, evaluating, and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers through assessments, meetings, and SBRs.
5. Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, materials, quality, finance), negotiate contracts, and manage contract administration.
6. Possess a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in procurement, supply chain, or engineering.
7. Have 5+ years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, category management, or supplier relationship management.
8. Have 3+ years of experience in indirect sourcing, focusing on facilities or fleet management.
9. Proven ability in contract negotiation, cost reduction, and supplier performance improvement.

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

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environmental Requirements:

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

Preferred qualifications include experience in:

• Building and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Adapting, critical thinking, and problem-solving under pressure.
• Continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.