Senior Buyer

Danaher•New Port Richey, FL

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Buyer is responsible for strategic and tactical procurement, inventory control, and supplier management for the assigned suppliers. This role will help plan and execute DMS (Danaher Materials System) strategies at Gemba, with purchasing responsibilities that allow the business to meet on-time delivery performance, reduce past due, and optimize inventory. The Senior Buyer will also assist in mentoring, training, and developing other team members. This position is part of the Pall Aerospace Operations department and will be located onsite in New Port Richey, FL. The work schedule is typically Monday thru 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 five (5) years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing OR a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus seven (7) years of experience.
Strong negotiation and supplier management experience
Knowledge of aerospace standards and regulatory requirements
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
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.
Certifications: (i.e. IOM, CIPS, APP, CPM, CPIM)

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with key aerospace suppliers.
Monitor supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, cost).
Lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution
Ensure timely purchase order placement and follow-through.
Manage shortages, expedite critical materials, and mitigate supply risks
Ensure suppliers comply with aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR where applicable).
Participate in audits and drive supplier quality improvements
Partner with engineering on new product introductions (NPI) and supplier qualification.
Work closely with finance on cost management and inventory targets