Supplier Relationship Manager

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12.05.2025

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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) and overseeing all fleet requests and inventories. It 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 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, monitoring market trends & industry developments 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.
• 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 with a focus 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 & Physical/Environmental 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.