Supplier Relations Specialist

Danaher Corporation•Chaska, MN

4d•$95,000 - $105,000•Remote

About The Position

The Supplier Relations Specialist supports supplier-related processes and clinical study execution for Danaher’s Clinical Center of Excellence (CCOE). The role is part of the Business Enablement & Logistics Team and serves as a liaison among CCOE, cross-OpCo teams, and external clinical suppliers. It coordinates supplier setup, contracting support, payment coordination, and performance documentation, maintaining supplier information and support processes to enable timely, high-quality clinical studies. The position is eligible for remote work from home in the United States. The role supports contract workflows, supplier payments and purchase orders, and coordination among CCOE, OpCo teams, Legal, Procurement, and suppliers. It works with US and EU teams, maintains communication and documentation, applies Danaher Business System tools and standard work, and ensures knowledge of GCP, global standards, and SOPs relevant to clinical studies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, finance, biological, or medical science field and more than 5 years of experience in a regulated environment; or another relevant degree and 8 or more years of the same experience.
Strong contract negotiation skills and a track record of successful contract negotiations.
Thorough budgeting experience with relevant stakeholders in a clinical environment and a strong understanding of supplier management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Proactive team player with a collaborative approach and interest in building and maintaining supplier processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, finance, or other highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between CCOE, cross-OpCo teams, and external clinical suppliers, coordinating supplier setup, purchase orders, payments, performance documentation, and ongoing process support.
Support contract workflow activities, including routing, tracking, documentation, stakeholder follow-up, and coordination across CCOE, OpCo teams, Legal, Procurement, and external suppliers.
Partner with internal stakeholders and global teams to maintain clear communication, documentation, and alignment across supplier-related activities.
Apply Danaher Business System tools and standard work to support process consistency and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with EU and US teams to support timely delivery and service across CCOE and cross-OpCo teams.
Maintain knowledge of GCP, global standards, and SOPs for clinical studies to support regulatory adherence.
Support supplier payment management, contracting best practices, and accurate supplier-related documentation and communication.