Buyer III
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Buyer III is responsible for ensuring materials arrive on site, on time, working in-line with our global commodity strategies. The Buyer III is expected to serve as an informal leader within the team, providing coaching and support to other team members and solving the most complex problems or materials challenges.
Job description
This is an onsite role in New Port Richey, FL that reports to the Material Manager and is part of the Pall Aerospace Operations department. The work schedule is typically Monday through Friday.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle: RFQ, bid analysis, negotiation, award, and contract management
- Develop and execute commodity and supplier strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations, including ITAR, EAR, FAA, and AS9100 standards. Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams on new product introduction (NPI) and design changes
- Drive cost reduction initiatives (VA/VE, should-cost analysis, long-term agreements)
- Support inventory optimization and continuity of supply, especially for critical aerospace programs. Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, and capacity constraints
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business Management with (3) years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing OR a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus five (5) years of experience.
- Strong experience in supplier negotiations and contract management
- Knowledge of aerospace materials (e.g., metals, composites, electronics) preferred
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred). Familiar with Manufacturing processes
- Understanding of regulatory compliance (ITAR/EAR preferred)
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Must be able to work at the computer for prolonged periods of time.
- Frequently sitting, twisting, and bending.
- Be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to travel - with approximately 10% domestic travel.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Electronic sourcing tools for RFI, RFQ, Reverse Auction
- Global sourcing developing supplier relationships and driving the implementation of optimal purchasing patterns.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business Management with 3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing OR a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus five (5) years of experience.
- Strong experience in supplier negotiations and contract management
- Knowledge of aerospace materials (e.g., metals, composites, electronics) preferred
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred). Familiar with Manufacturing processes
- Understanding of regulatory compliance (ITAR/EAR preferred)
- Must be able to work at the computer for prolonged periods of time.
- Frequently sitting, twisting, and bending.
- Be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to travel - with approximately 10% domestic travel.
- Electronic sourcing tools for RFI, RFQ, Reverse Auction
- Global sourcing developing supplier relationships and driving the implementation of optimal purchasing patterns.
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.