Buyer III

Danaher•New Port Richey, FL

31d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, protected person status, or U.S. Government export authorization is required. Any offer of employment is contingent upon Pall obtaining the necessary employment visa and export authorization, including, if required, an export license from the applicable U.S. government agency.

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
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
Familiar with Manufacturing processes
U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, protected person status, or U.S. Government export authorization is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of aerospace materials (e.g., metals, composites, electronics) preferred
Understanding of regulatory compliance (ITAR/EAR preferred)
Previous experience in Electronic sourcing tools for RFI, RFQ, Reverse Auction
Global sourcing developing supplier relationships and driving the implementation of optimal purchasing patterns.

Responsibilities

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