Buyer I

About the role

The Buyer I position is responsible for negotiating favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers. They prepare and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services, and supplies for both customer-related business processes and internal use. This role also involves driving ongoing supplier optimization and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders in SAP, including blanket/framework orders
• Communicate requirements to suppliers, expedite orders, resolve discrepancies, and serve as point of escalation for supplier issues
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for facility and office supplies; monitor expenditures against budget; control cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and HSE-related activities
• Apply Danaher Business System (DBS) tools (e.g., Standard Work, Visual Management, Kanban) to ensure sustainable results; communicate order status and lead times to Leadership and internal stakeholders

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 2 years of experience using continuous improvement tools (e.g., Lean, DMAIC, Standard Work)
• Working knowledge of purchasing processes, SAP systems (or similar)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and demonstrated administrative skills
• Strong sourcing, quoting, and supplier negotiation skills (LT, MOQ, pricing, packaging, PPV/PPC)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree
• Demonstrated ability to operate within budget and cost frameworks

Skills

• Purchasing processes
• SAP systems (or similar)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Continuous improvement tools (e.g., Lean, DMAIC, Standard Work)
• Supplier negotiation skills
• Inventory management
• Cost control
• Supplier optimization

Benefits

Pall Corporation, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. These include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan. The salary range for this role is $60,000-$70,000, with the possibility of bonus/incentive pay. For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, please contact 1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com for more information about conditions of any job offer.