Value Stream Buyer

Value Stream Buyer

The Value Stream Buyer is responsible for executing general procurement functions, analyzing and auditing the Dynamic Kanban system, and managing purchase orders for manufacturing demands to prevent shortages and maintain inventory levels. This role ensures the availability of production parts while minimizing inventory carrying costs and exposure and supports the procurement team's financial objectives (PPV, DPO, OTD, Inventory Turns, etc.).

• Interact with colleagues in production to proactively solve stock issues and improve processes.
• Support on-time delivery and inventory reduction through the implementation of Supplier Quality Management and Dynamic Kanban systems, supporting negotiations for supplier Kanban implementation.
• Proactively provide supply status, resolve availability issues, and provide tracking information to internal customers.
• Recommend and implement Danaher Business System (DBS) tools to drive continuous process improvements in on-time delivery, cost savings, and inventory reduction.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with Excel, ERP/MRP, SAP.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills working with vendors.
• Previous experience in procurement and/or production planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and communicating with production operations.
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, Toyota Production System, and/or DBS tools (a plus).

Benefits

Radiometer, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. These programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $59,000 - $70,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.