Senior Buyer

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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 Senior Buyer is responsible for strategic and tactical procurement, inventory control, and supplier management for the assigned suppliers. This role will help plan and execute DMS (Danaher Materials System) strategies at Gemba, with purchasing responsibilities that allow the business to meet on-time delivery performance, reduce past due, and optimize inventory. The Senior Buyer will also assist in mentoring, training, and developing other team members. This position is part of the Pall Aerospace Operations department and will be located onsite in New Port Richey, FL. The work schedule is typically Monday thru 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.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key aerospace suppliers. Monitor supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, cost). Lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives

• Manage RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution

• Ensure timely purchase order placement and follow-through. Manage shortages, expedite critical materials, and mitigate supply risks

• Ensure suppliers comply with aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR where applicable). Participate in audits and drive supplier quality improvements

• Partner with engineering on new product introductions (NPI) and supplier qualification. Work closely with finance on cost management and inventory targets

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business Management with five (5) years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing OR a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus seven (7) years of experience.

• Strong negotiation and supplier management experience

• Knowledge of aerospace standards and regulatory requirements

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)

• 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.

• Certifications: (i.e. IOM, CIPS, APP, CPM, CPIM)

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.

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.

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