Buyer III

Danaher; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pall Corporation, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Buyer III to ensure materials arrive on site, on time, and in line with global commodity strategies. This onsite role in New Port Richey, FL reports to the Material Manager within Pall Aerospace Operations and follows a typical Monday–Friday schedule.

You will lead end-to-end procurement, develop supplier strategies, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations to optimize cost, quality, and delivery while ensuring ITAR/EAR

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with 3+ years in procurement or supply chain (aerospace/manufacturing preferred).
• Strong supplier negotiations and contract management experience.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials (metals, composites, electronics) preferred.
• Familiar with SAP and ERP systems.
• Understanding of ITAR/EAR regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle: RFQ, bid analysis, negotiation, award, and contract management.
• Develop and execute commodity and supplier strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations, including ITAR/EAR, FAA, and AS9100 standards.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives (VA/VE, should-cost analyses, long-term agreements).
• Support inventory optimization and continuity of supply; resolve supplier issues.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supply chain

SAP

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering or Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Buyer III is responsible for ensuring materials arrive on site, on time, working in-line with our global commodity strategies. The Buyer III is expected to serve as an informal leader within the team, providing coaching and support to other team members and solving the most complex problems or materials challenges.

This is an onsite role in New Port Richey, FL. that reports to the Material Manager and is part of the Pall Aerospace Operations department. The work schedule is typically Monday through Friday.

This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, protected person status, or U.S. Government export authorization is required. Any offer of employment is contingent upon Pall obtaining the necessary employment visa and export authorization, including, if required, an export license from the applicable U.S. government agency.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle: RFQ, bid analysis, negotiation, award, and contract management
• Develop and execute commodity and supplier strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations, including ITAR, EAR, FAA, and AS9100 standards. Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams on new product introduction (NPI) and design changes
• Drive cost reduction initiatives (VA/VE, should-cost analysis, long-term agreements)
• Support inventory optimization and continuity of supply, especially for critical aerospace programs. Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, and capacity constraints

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business Management with (3) years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing OR a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus five (5) years of experience.
• Strong experience in supplier negotiations and contract management
• Knowledge of aerospace materials (e.g., metals, composites, electronics) preferred
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred). Familiar with Manufacturing processes
• Understanding of regulatory compliance (ITAR/EAR preferred)

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Must be able to work at the computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequently sitting, twisting, and bending.
• Be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to travel - with approximately 10% domestic travel.

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

• Electronic sourcing tools for RFI, RFQ, Reverse Auction
• Global sourcing developing supplier relationships and driving the implementation of optimal purchasing patterns.

Pall Corporation, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

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.

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