Senior Purchasing Lead

Danaher seeks a Senior Purchasing Lead in Indianapolis to manage supplier relationships and optimize supply chain performance. The role involves monitoring supplier delivery metrics, handling escalations, negotiating terms, and collaborating with internal teams on demand forecasting and inventory management. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree with 5+ years of business experience and demonstrate proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve supplier performance metrics including on-time delivery through ongoing optimization
• Handle and resolve delivery and part escalations from site buyers
• Negotiate purchase order liability terms with suppliers
• Provide demand forecasts to suppliers in coordination with capacity planning team
• Collaborate with tactical buyers, production planning, and value stream teams to ensure timely customer delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years business experience, or Master's with 3+ years, or Doctoral degree
• Strong organizational, communication, and operational process management skills
• Proven supplier management experience
• Data analysis and interpretation using PowerBI or similar tools
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and ability to learn new software quickly