Senior Buyer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key aerospace suppliers
• Maintain 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

Requirements

• 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)

Qualifications

• Must be able to work at the computer for prolonged periods of time
• Frequent sitting, twisting, and bending
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to travel - with approximately 10% domestic travel

Skills

• 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)

Benefits

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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

The work schedule is typically Monday thru Friday.