Buyer I

Danaher • Nottingham, MD

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer I position negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers, and prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services, and supplies for customer-related business processes or for internal use. Drives ongoing supplier optimization and continuous improvement. This position reports to the Manager EHS&S and Facilities and will be an on-site role in Nottingham, MD (part of the Baltimore Distribution Center).

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

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

• paid time off
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• bonus/incentive pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED