Manager, Purchasing and Materials

Phenomenex; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Phenomenex, a Danaher operating company in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Manager of Purchasing and Materials. You will lead the Purchasing and Materials team, manage raw and OEM inventory, and ensure on-time delivery while optimizing stock levels and warehouse activities.

Reporting to the VP of Supply Chain, this on-site role emphasizes DBS-based process improvements, supplier partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration to drive efficiency and value. Strong ERP/Lean experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred; 5+ years of leadership experience in purchasing, materials, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and coach the Purchasing and Materials team to achieve operational excellence and drive employee engagement.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to improve supplier performance, on-time delivery, inventory management, and working capital productivity.
• Establish and improve best-practice purchasing, planning, inventory management, and cycle counting processes using DBS methodologies.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to achieve quality, delivery, cost, and service objectives.
• Develop KPI reporting and performance management systems to provide actionable insights for data-driven decisions.

Skills

Leadership

DBS/Lean

Analytical

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

MS Office

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 Phenomenex, 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.

Phenomenex isn’t your typical scientific company. Founded nearly 40 years ago, Phenomenex is a global technology leader committed to developing novel analytical chemistry solutions that solve the separation and purification challenges of researchers, advancing the future of scientific analysis and investigation, ensuring the quality of essentials like your food, water, shampoo, and even cold medication. Be part of our global success and together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Phenomenex Manager, Purchasing and Materials

Is responsible for managing and providing leadership for all aspects of upstream material flow, from the supply base through receiving. This individual will manage raw and OEM inventory levels, supplier on-time delivery, and off-site warehousing to ensure that both internal and external customer orders are fulfilled on time. This position is a key member of the Procurement organization.

This position reports to the Vice President of Supply Chain and Operational Excellence and is part of the Supply Chain leadership team located in Torrance, California and will be an on-site role.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Lead, develop, and coach the Purchasing and Materials team to achieve operational excellence, drive employee engagement, and build organizational capabilities aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to improve supplier performance, customer on-time delivery, inventory management, working capital productivity, and overall supply chain performance.
• Through application of the Danaher Business System (DBS), establish, implement, and continuously improve best-practice purchasing, planning, inventory management, and inventory control processes, including cycle count and physical inventory programs, to enhance operational efficiency and inventory accuracy.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to achieve quality, delivery, cost, and service objectives while proactively mitigating supply chain risks.
• Develop and sustain KPI reporting and performance management systems that provide actionable insights, support data-driven decision-making, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Serve as a key member of the Supply Chain leadership team, partnering cross-functionally to drive business objectives, support growth initiatives, and champion Danaher Business System (DBS) methodologies and continuous improvement culture.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and environmental, health, and safety regulations, while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement, and performing other duties as assigned.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred; 5+ years of leadership experience in purchasing, materials, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing operations; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement and operational excellence through structured problem-solving and DBS/Lean methodologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and build cross-functional partnerships.
• Financial and business acumen, including experience with inventory management, working capital optimization, supplier performance, and KPI-driven performance management.

Phenomenex, 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.

The salary range for this role is $115,000 – $135,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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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