Global Category Leader - MRO

Danaher Corporation

3d • Remote

About The Position

Bring more to life. At Danaher, our work saves lives. And each of us plays a part. Fueled by our culture of continuous improvement, we turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Our 63,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique businesses within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference? At Danaher, you can build an incredible career at a leading science and technology company, where we’re committed to hiring and developing from within. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Global Category Leader - MRO is responsible for optimizing all spend within the assigned category. This person will work with corporate and OpCo procurement as well as senior level stakeholders to co-create strategies that deliver cost reduction, lower total cost of ownership, improved processes and efficiencies, and added value for the business and its employees, all while ensuring adherence to company culture, policy and differing global regulatory requirements. It will require staying current with industry trends, best practices and future possibilities while also leading projects, educating business partners and being the ”subject matter expert” in this space.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree required, Supply Chain preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of Indirect Sourcing experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience analyzing sourcing / spend data, benchmarking total cost, internal stakeholder management, utilizing data to create opportunity for improvement.
• Experience specifically with MRO related categories such as Infrastructure Maintenance, Production Equipment, Material Handling, Tools and Consumables, fluids and lubricants, machining supplies, HVAC, Power Transmission, Safety and PPE, Janitorial, Office Supplies.
• Superior ability to present fact-based business cases to managers and leaders.
• Ability to travel to other company sites, which may include occasional international travel

Nice To Haves

• Working in the medical devices, life sciences, consumer goods or healthcare industry
• Danaher, a Danaher operating company

Responsibilities

• Analyzing complex and fragmented MRO spend data and identify cost savings / optimization while managing budgets for specific MRO categories and projects.
• Leading RFPs / RFIs for technology solutions.
• Standardize best in class MRO inventory management
• Serve as the SME for MRO sourcing and negotiations while standardizing best‑in‑class MRO inventory management practices.
• Driving digital transformation through strategic MRO sourcing.
• Develop Strategy: Create and implement long-term MRO category strategies aligned with business goals, focusing on total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Perform Market Analysis: Research MRO market trends, new technologies, competitor offerings, and supply chain dynamics.
• Manage Suppliers, Cost & Risk: Source, select, manage, and evaluate strategic MRO suppliers while leading negotiations, identifying cost‑savings opportunities, managing budgets, tracking KPIs, and mitigating risks.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Build strong relationships with MRO. Plant and manufacturing leaders, Finance, Facilities, Legal, and other internal teams to understand needs and drive alignment.
• Oversee Contract & Performance: Oversee contract implementation, renewals, and performance against SLAs, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Danaher, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
• Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees