Buyer III

Danaher•New Port Richey, FL

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Pall Corporation, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers solve their toughest challenges. Our products serve diverse, global customer needs across a wide range of applications to advance health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. From airplane engines to hydraulic systems, scotch to smartphones, OLED screens to paper—everyday Pall is there, helping protect critical operating assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place where you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world. Find what drives you on a team with a more than 75-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. 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
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.
U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, protected person status, or U.S. Government export authorization is required.

Nice To Haves

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