Danaher

Buyer - Indirect Spend

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago

Project ManagementExcelSupply ChainProcurementMicrosoft Office

About the role

Place new POs and follow up on existing POs and execution of tactical processes related to purchasing.
Work to negotiate favorable pricing with vendors/suppliers

Establish contract terms with suppliers and drive ongoing supplier optimization to ensure that organizational metrics are achieved and manage the supply base, including negotiating, supplier OTD, and forecasting.
Identify and facilitate continuous improvement activities to drive reduction in indirect spend.
We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation.
We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory.
This role is responsible for alignment with the Production Planner to ensure materials are readily available to support the production plan.

A minimum of a Bachelors' degree with 2+ years of experience in a tactical or strategic procurement role, supporting manufacturing or project management, or a master's degree with 3+ years' experience or Doctorate degree
Experience negotiating with suppliers
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel, with the ability to learn new programs that are job specific.

Working together, let's put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.

Collaborate with and support production planning and Value Stream to ensure timely delivery to our customers
It's all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935.
This position reports to the Senior Supply Chain Manager and is part of the Supply Chain team located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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