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Supplier Relationship Manager, Key Technology

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Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Mid level
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Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Mid level
Manage supplier relationships for Key Technology commodities, oversee sourcing strategies, conduct supplier assessments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost-saving projects and strategy execution.
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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.

This Individual will serve as the Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) for the Key Technology Commodity. This individual will own the supplier relationships for the assigned supplier group within the Key Technology Commodity category under the leadership of the Sr. Key Technology Commodity Manager. This individual will support the Key Technology Commodity (media, membrane, chemicals, OEM products) strategy formulation and execution. This position is part of the Integrated Supply Chain Organization and will be located onsite in Portsmouth, UK or Bad Kreuznach, Germany.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Supplier Relationship Management (40%): identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conduct supplier assessments, attend supplier meetings/visits, maintain strong relationships with key suppliers via SBR’s, collaborate with the cross-functional teams (including engineering, manufacturing, materials, quality), LTA’s negotiation and manage contract administration, improve Supplier OTD, and support site(s) Inventory Target management.
  • Project Management (30%): Project funnel ideation and cost saving project execution, own Strategic Sourcing visual management (DVM), stay updated on emerging technologies/materials/best practices in Key Tech commodities and supply chain management, monitor market trends & industry developments to identify opportunities for innovation/cost savings/risk mitigation,  partner with Supplier Quality to execute supplier qualifications (FAIR, PPAP, etc.), optimize Supply Chain design to maximize adherence to DMS principles and IMAG
  • Customer (Internal & External) Relationship Management (15%): collaborate with Ops, R&D, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Product Management, support external customers as necessary, and drive OTD
  • Strategy Execution (15%): Delivery of the Key Technology Commodity Strategy. Dual / multi‑sourcing to avoid single‑source dependency. Supporting new product development sourcing strategies
  • Domestic/International travel will be required.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Engineering, with 3+ years’ experience in Sourcing, Purchasing, or Supplier Relationship Management with focus on Key Tech commodities
  • Strong knowledge of Key Tech market, including materials, processes, pricing dynamics, and supplier landscape
  • Proven track record of negotiating contracts, reducing costs, and improving supplier performance.
  • Ability to travel 30% internationally

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

  • Building, maintaining, and fostering relationships with internal cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Ability to adapt, think critically, and problem-solve under pressure
  • Continuous improvement in manufacturing
  • Global Sourcing experience for a global manufacturing company

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits

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.

Top Skills

Continuous Improvement
Procurement
Project Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Supply Chain

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